Vatican News

Pope Francis to Vatican tribunal: be guided by ‘founding principles of ecclesial life’

Vatican City, Mar 27, 2021 / 06:00 am (CNA).- Pope Francis said on Saturday that the Vatican’s quest for transparency should be inspired by “the founding principles of ecclesial life” and conform to international standards.

The pope made the remark March 27 as he opened the 92nd judicial year of the Vatican City State Tribunal in the Apostolic Palace’s Hall of Blessings.

UK judge overturns Vatican request to seize accounts of Italian broker

Vatican City, Mar 26, 2021 / 01:00 pm (CNA).- A British judge has reversed the seizure of the accounts of an Italian broker under investigation by the Vatican, saying that Vatican prosecutors withheld and misrepresented information in their request to the U.K. court.

Judge Tony Baumgartner of Southwark Crown Court overturned another judge’s decision to seize the British-based accounts of Gianluigi Torzi, as requested by Vatican prosecutors.

Yes, Pope Francis was involved in the CDF’s document on same-sex blessings

Vatican City, Mar 25, 2021 / 07:19 pm (CNA).- Following a Vatican clarification that the Church cannot bless same-sex unions, some media outlets have speculated about Pope Francis’ involvement – or lack thereof – in releasing the document.



However, the pope’s consent is a necessary part of any responsum, and Pope Francis himself has multiple times reiterated the Church’s well-established teaching on marriage and sexuality.


Pope Francis’ schedule for Holy Week 2021 at the Vatican unveiled

Vatican City, Mar 25, 2021 / 03:00 pm (CNA).- The Vatican has published Pope Francis’ schedule for Holy Week at the Vatican this year.

For the second year in a row, the papal liturgies for Holy Week will be much smaller than usual due to the coronavirus pandemic, with the Way of the Cross, traditionally held at the Colosseum, moved to St. Peter’s Square instead.

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