Articles by Andrea Gagliarducci
How does the new Vatican constitution affect the Secretariat of State?
May 19, 2022 / 05:12 amCardinal Parolin outlined the changes at a ‘Praedicate evangelium study day’ in Rome.
The Vatican and Moneyval: What’s changed?
May 13, 2022 / 06:18 amA European anti-money-laundering watchdog Moneyval has upgraded the Vatican’s status.
What’s the future of Catholic-Russian Orthodox relations?
May 9, 2022 / 05:35 amPope Francis appears to have burned ecumenical bridges with Moscow. Vatican Cardinal Kurt Koch is seeking to rebuild them.
Pope Francis narrows choice for next leader of Italy’s Catholic bishops
May 3, 2022 / 11:52 amThe pope said that ‘an authoritative cardinal’ should lead the influential bishops’ conference.
Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill: Who could host their 2nd summit?
Apr 27, 2022 / 12:15 pmA meeting is off for now, but where could the two men eventually meet?
Pope Francis has begun a wave of new appointments at the Vatican
Apr 26, 2022 / 11:45 amThe new Vatican constitution will come into force in June.
Cardinal Parolin discusses the future of Vatican diplomacy
Apr 19, 2022 / 03:00 amIn the final part of an exclusive interview, the Vatican Secretary of State discusses threats to religious freedom.
How the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church spread worldwide
Apr 15, 2022 / 06:00 amIn 1946, the Church’s very existence was threatened. Today, it is thriving worldwide.
Why the pope’s representative in Kyiv is fighting ‘fake news’
Apr 13, 2022 / 07:20 amThe nunciature denied claims that Vladimir Putin has accounts at the ‘Vatican bank.’
Cardinal Parolin says religion is fundamental to promoting peace
Apr 12, 2022 / 04:45 amIn Part 4 of an exclusive interview, the Vatican Secretary of State speaks about peace, reconciliation and ecumenical challenges.
Cardinal Parolin says he hopes Vatican-China deal can be tweaked
Apr 11, 2022 / 05:40 amIn Part 3 of an exclusive interview, the Vatican Secretary of State looks ahead to the deal’s renewal in October.
Does the new Vatican document on Catholic schools change anything?
Apr 11, 2022 / 02:45 amThe recent Vatican instruction was in the works for years.
Cardinal Parolin says that curial reform might not be over
Apr 8, 2022 / 04:10 amIn Part 2 of an exclusive interview, the Vatican Secretary of State discusses the future of his powerful dicastery in the Roman Curia.
Cardinal Parolin: Ukraine has the right to defend itself, but arms shipments could cause ‘terrible’ escalation
Apr 7, 2022 / 10:34 amCardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state, discussed the Holy See's diplomatic efforts to stop the fighting in Ukraine in an exclusive interview with CNA.
Are there any big changes in the authoritative version of the new Vatican constitution?
Apr 4, 2022 / 06:10 amThe Vatican published the editio typica of its constitution on March 31.
Behind the Order of Malta’s reform debate is a clash of two visions
Mar 31, 2022 / 04:42 amPope Francis will decide which of the two world views prevails.
Who will be the next leader of Italy’s Catholic bishops’ conference?
Mar 29, 2022 / 03:45 amThe choice will ultimately be made by Pope Francis.
Will an Italian convent be closed for opposition to COVID-19 vaccines?
Mar 28, 2022 / 06:45 amThe Vatican carried out an inspection of the Monastery of Santa Caterina in Perugia.
Praedicate evangelium: Things you might have missed in the new Vatican constitution
Mar 21, 2022 / 06:00 amThe new constitution marks a significant change in the philosophy underlying the Roman Curia.
Why does Pope Francis inaugurate the Vatican City State’s judicial year?
Mar 17, 2022 / 05:30 amPreviously, the judicial year was inaugurated by the president of the Vatican City State Tribunal.