Archive for September 3, 2022

The Magistral Villa of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta in Rome.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis replaces Order of Malta governing body, high offices

Concerns have been raised throughout the reform process that some of Pope Francis’ actions threaten the Order of Malta’s sovereignty. Read more

Pope John Paul I in an undated file photo.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

John Paul I miracle recipient to miss beatification due to broken foot

Candela Giarda thanked “Pope John Paul I for this second chance at life that he gave me.” Read more

Cardinal Albino Luciani, Patriarch of Venice, visits with a fellow cardinal?w=200&h=150

By Carl Bunderson

John Paul I expected to return to Venice before he was elected pope, letter shows

A letter written on the eve of the conclave that elected him Bishop of Rome shows that Albino Luciani expected... Read more

Pope Francis meets with members of the AVSI Foundation for the 'Open Hospitals' Project in Syria at the Vatican's Clementine Hall, Sept. 3, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

'Hope is dying' in Syria, nuncio says

Pope Francis’ representative in Syria has said people are losing hope as the Syrian civil war continues and widespread poverty... Read more