Articles by Andrea Gagliarducci
Who are the many popes not buried in the Vatican?
Apr 23, 2025 / 10:00 amVarious factors are at play when it comes to the decision of a burial place for a pope. Pope Francis has chosen the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore.
Pope Francis has died. What happens next?
Apr 21, 2025 / 11:11 amWith the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church has entered the sede vacante period. What happens next?
Ukrainian embassy hosts Mass for peace in Rome on Russia-Ukraine war’s third anniversary
Feb 24, 2025 / 15:35 pmThe Pan-Ukrainian Day of Prayer included a Mass for peace at St. John Lateran Basilica, presided over by Cardinal Baldassarre Reina, the vicar for the Diocese of Rome.
Analysis: Generational change in the Roman Curia and body of cardinals is coming in 2025
Feb 24, 2025 / 06:00 amThe Catholic Church has entered a year of sweeping changes in the Roman Curia and cardinalate both at the Vatican and around the world.
Analysis: Understanding the Vatican’s novel leadership structure of a pro-prefect and a nun
Jan 7, 2025 / 14:45 pmThe appointment of both a nun as prefect and a cardinal as pro-prefect of a Vatican dicastery marks an unprecedented arrangement in Vatican governance.
Analysis: What Pope Francis’ new cardinals reveal about future conclave
Dec 8, 2024 / 18:36 pmWhile he has appointed 78% of electors, factors including limited gatherings and logistical challenges suggest the next conclave’s outcome remains unpredictable.
A sign of ‘renaissance’ in Paris: Notre Dame Cathedral to reopen this weekend
Dec 5, 2024 / 06:00 amThe Paris cathedral reopens on Dec. 8, but the celebrations for the cathedral’s return to worship will last until Pentecost next year.
Analysis: What will the final document of the Synod on Synodality be like?
Oct 24, 2024 / 14:30 pmThe Synod on Synodality final document is set to be discussed and voted on this weekend. What will be in it?
Analysis: Is the Synod on Synodality’s focus on the local Churches a Trojan horse?
Oct 18, 2024 / 15:15 pmOne gets the impression that many Synod on Synodality participants view the subject of local Churches as a kind of Trojan horse.
Analysis: A Chinese bishop takes the floor for the first time at the Synod on Synodality
Oct 11, 2024 / 06:00 amThere has been one noteworthy development so far in the Synod on Synodality’s second week — and it’s not the resurfacing of hot-button issues.
Analysis: This week at the Synod on Synodality — revolution or much ado about nothing?
Oct 3, 2024 / 17:45 pmThe tone of the opening days of the synod’s final general assembly makes it apparent that, for the moment, there is no talk of revolution within the Church.
Pope Francis may visit United States in September after UN invitation
Apr 25, 2024 / 07:22 amA source from the Vatican Secretariat of State told CNA this week that “a formal invitation has arrived from Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.”
Analysis: The ever-changing College of Cardinals
Mar 13, 2024 / 12:30 pmWere a conclave to begin today, there would be 94 cardinal-electors created by Pope Francis, 27 created by Benedict XVI, and eight made by John Paul II.
Synod on Synodality 2023: A look at the key discussions and decisions
Oct 30, 2023 / 13:45 pmNow that the Synod on Synodality has drawn to a close, all eyes are on the synthesis report emanating from the monthlong gathering.
Synod on Synodality 2023: Final week wraps up in expectation of summary report
Oct 27, 2023 / 14:00 pmAs the final week of this year’s gathering unfolds amid contentious discussions, anticipation is rising for the publication of the Synod’s summary report.
UPDATE: Synod on Synodality this week: Anticipating a ‘Letter to the People of God’
Oct 23, 2023 / 13:00 pmThe letter, expected to arrive Oct. 28, will serve as a compass, signaling the direction of a continuing synodal journey.
Synod on Synodality: LGBT issues, female diaconate discussed in emotional third week
Oct 20, 2023 / 07:31 amThe process has been driven by what the Synod on Synodality calls “active listening and speaking from the heart.”
This week at the Synod on Synodality: Participation focus comes amid exit of Chinese bishops
Oct 16, 2023 / 09:02 amThe Vatican confirmed that the bishops from the People’s Republic of China are leaving ahead of the event’s conclusion.
Synod on Synodality 2023: Work begins on the final text as second week wraps up
Oct 14, 2023 / 09:50 amThe past week risked being overshadowed by a letter about the German Synodal Way shared with synod participants by Bishop Georg Bätzing of Limburg.
The cardinals at the Synod on Synodality: A prelude for the next conclave?
Oct 11, 2023 / 14:15 pmWhile not exactly a dress rehearsal for an upcoming conclave, the Synod on Synodality provides a setting for numerous cardinals to interact and build alliances.