Articles by Andrea Gagliarducci
The peals of a 'Jesuit bell' welcome Pope Francis to Sarajevo
Jun 6, 2015 / 08:35 amAs Pope Francis processed into Mass in Sarajevo’s Kosevo Stadium this morning, a massive bell named for St. Francis Xavier was placed at the top of the entrance and two Jesuit priests rang the bell, which will later be given to a new Jesuit parish in the city.
'Romeo and Juliet of Sarajevo' highlight pain of loss in Bosnian War
Jun 5, 2015 / 16:12 pmWhen Pope Francis visits Bosnia and Herzegovina tomorrow, he will be visiting a country still devastated by the three-year Bosnian War that took place in the early 1990s.
Twenty years after war, Bosnians working to reclaim first victim: trust
Jun 5, 2015 / 05:05 amA key Muslim figure in Bosnia said that “mutual trust” was the first victim of the country’s recent war – and is something each of their four main religious populations are still working to regain.
African, European bishops' meeting promotes an authentic 'joy of the family'
Jun 5, 2015 / 03:01 amA group of bishops from across Africa and Europe met last weekend pledging to redouble their efforts in favor of families, and examining challenges of the 2014 Synod on the Family as well as prospects for the 2015 synod.
Financial transparency serves the Church's mission, says Vatican official
Jun 2, 2015 / 05:01 amIn an exclusive interview with CNA, the director of the Vatican's financial watchdog stressed that the Holy See has pursued the goal of adopting international standards for financial transparency in accord with the Church's mission, and not to merely seek adherence to international standards.
The Vatican's arduous task of communicating in the modern age
May 30, 2015 / 15:02 pmWhat needs to change in the Vatican's communications department to make it worthy of Pope Francis? How are the problems of understaffed and overwhelmed office going to be fixed? What does excellence in communicating look like in 2015 for an institution that's 2,000 year-old?
Annual report shows Vatican financial watchdog to be on track
May 29, 2015 / 16:28 pmThe third annual report of the Financial Intelligence Authority shows that the Vatican's anti-money laundering legal system has been consolidated, journalists were told on Friday.
For the Vatican bank, a new direction means profitability
May 27, 2015 / 23:03 pmThe Vatican Bank’s net profits in 2014 jumped to $75.5 million from only $3.2 million the previous year, reflecting a change in its financial management and investments.
What does Pope Francis miss most? Walking in the streets, eating pizza at restaurants
May 25, 2015 / 13:02 pmIn a recent interview with an Argentine newspaper, Pope Francis said he misses the “tranquillity of walking in the streets” and that he's always been “callejero” – a man of the city.
Pope Francis' Bosnian visit to steer clear of Medjugorje
May 22, 2015 / 14:17 pmPope Francis’ one-day trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina this June will not include a visit to Medjugorje, the location of controversial alleged Marian apparitions, according to a coordinator of the visit.
They lived Christianity: Italy's saints of social action
May 15, 2015 / 15:25 pmPope Francis’ upcoming visit to Turin is an opportunity to reflect on the outstanding group of saints whose lives embodied Catholic social teaching in 19th century Turin, when the Piedmont region underwent an industrial revolution and secularizing trends amid struggles to build a unified Italian state.
Cardinal Tagle, the first Caritas Internationalis president from Asia
May 14, 2015 / 12:46 pmCardinal Luis Tagle, Archbishop of Manila, is the new president of Caritas Internationalis. The general assembly of the umbrella organization of Catholic charities elected the Filipino cardinal with 91 votes out of 133.
Vatican and 'State of Palestine' agree to treaty safeguarding religious liberty
May 13, 2015 / 13:13 pmThe Holy See and the State of Palestine have agreed on the text of a treaty regarding the life and activity of the Church in Palestine, which is expected to be signed soon by both parties.
For Cardinal Mamberti, dialogue with Muslims is a must
May 13, 2015 / 05:22 amAmong all the difficult situations in the world, the Middle East situation – including the plight of the region’s Christians – is one of the most compelling, says a former top Vatican diplomat who adds that dialogue with Islam must be fostered.
In rare new letter, Benedict XVI seeks shepherds for the whole world
May 12, 2015 / 05:03 amSpeaking from retirement, Benedict XVI has underscored the need for the Church to extend its pastoral care to non-believers and to share “the questions of the times” in its continuing efforts to announce the gospel to the world.
From Europe’s Christians, a call for a vision of freedom with and for others
May 10, 2015 / 05:08 amTrue freedom rejects mere consumption and satisfaction and embraces a duty to rescue the migrant, to save women from violence, and to help young people struggling to work and care for their families. In short, freedom includes responsibility towards God and neighbor, Europe’s Christian leaders have said.
Will Cardinal Tagle be the next president of international Caritas?
May 5, 2015 / 17:02 pmTwo sources who work in Vatican charities told CNA on Tuesday that Cardinal Luis Tagle of Manila will likely be elected next week as head of Caritas Internationalis, a confederation of worldwide Catholic charities.
Pope Francis: A Bishop of Rome with a heart for Argentina
May 4, 2015 / 23:04 pmVicar of Christ to the entire world, yet still a son of his homeland: Pope Francis continues to be attentive to Argentina, as shown by the news that the Vatican may open its fileson the country's military dictatorship, as well as the possible advancement of the cause of beatification of an Argentine entrepreneur.
No to nuclear weapons, yes to nuclear technology – the Holy See's stance
Apr 28, 2015 / 03:02 amIn an effort to abolish the production of nuclear weapons worldwide, the Holy See is pushing an agreement – with a deadline – between nations, which zeros-in on the use of nuclear energy for positive social development.
Huff Post editor: 'Why doesn't the Left advocate for persecuted Christians?'
Apr 27, 2015 / 23:08 pmLucia Annunziata, a journalist who directs and edits the Italian edition of The Huffington Post, has accused the political left in Western nations of remaining silent before ongoing massacres of Christians, which she called the “most horrible of the crimes perpetrated against the weakest.”