Articles by Andrea Gagliarducci
Benedict XVI tells Ukrainian archbishop: ‘I continue to pray for peace’
Nov 10, 2022 / 02:53 am“The power of prayer keeps the Ukrainian people alive, so I ask you to continue praying for peace in Ukraine.”
Cardinal Filoni on the mission of the Church in current times
Nov 9, 2022 / 07:00 amThe mission of the Church today is not just shaped by current politics and recent developments in the Church but by finding a focus in Christ, the cardinal said.
Analysis: A divided island faces uncertain future after death of Cyprus Orthodox archbishop
Nov 8, 2022 / 07:55 amArchbishop Chrysostomos II died on Monday at age 81. Who will be able to collect the legacy of the head of the Orthodox Church of Cyprus?
Analysis: The significance of Cardinal Zuppi celebrating with Summorum Pontificum pilgrims
Oct 31, 2022 / 10:00 amThe head of the Italian bishops’ conference, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, presided over Vespers on Friday for an annual Traditional Latin Mass pilgrimage to Rome.
Analysis: The diplomatic principles behind the Vatican’s agreement with China
Oct 26, 2022 / 10:00 amTwo aspects are key to understanding the Vatican’s diplomatic approach.
Analysis: Vatican ‘trial of the century’ prepares for hearing of ‘super-witness’
Oct 25, 2022 / 09:34 amMonsignor Alberto Perlasca will testify at the Vatican tribunal on Nov. 23, 24, and 25 in what is expected to be a crucial moment of the trial.
Fatima, Vatican II, and the world’s consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Oct 23, 2022 / 07:00 amThe 60th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council is not the only notable anniversary currently being celebrated by the Church.
World Mission Day 2022: Key figures and notable anniversaries
Oct 21, 2022 / 12:00 pmFigures published on the occasion of this year’s World Mission Sunday — this year celebrated on Oct. 23 — are a powerful witness to the strength of the Church’s missionary work.
Will Pope Francis and Russian Patriarch Kirill finally meet in this tiny European country?
Oct 14, 2022 / 03:46 amThe prime minister of Montenegro proposed that an eventual meeting between Pope Francis and the Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill could take place in his nation.
A ‘simple note’ of Vatican II that inspired a great story
Oct 12, 2022 / 07:20 amFew remember today, 60 years after Vatican II, that one of the outcomes of that monumental event was the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences.
Order of Malta’s former chancellor writes letter about Pope Francis, calls for unity in time of crisis
Oct 6, 2022 / 06:30 amThe former grand chancellor of the Order of Malta has written a letter to members calling for unity while also expressing concern over the new constitution promulgated by Pope Francis.
Analysis: Amid new testimonies, Vatican corruption trial points to key question
Oct 4, 2022 / 11:00 amThe hearings at the Vatican’s corruption trial resumed last week and shed light on new aspects of the “trial of the century” and the broader context of Vatican finances.
What does Giorgia Meloni’s victory mean for Catholics in Italy?
Sep 29, 2022 / 11:00 amIn short, the reality of Meloni’s politics is much more nuanced than it may seem at first glance.
Benedict XVI writes about ‘inner drama of being a Christian’ in new letter
Sep 23, 2022 / 05:29 amIn a new letter, Benedict XVI praised the story of a woman who lived “the inner drama of being a Christian” and dedicated her life to the spiritual encounter with Christ.
Why Pope Francis wants to visit this Islamic monarchy
Sep 21, 2022 / 04:53 amThree intertwined stories set the stage for a possible papal trip to the Kingdom of Bahrain in November this year.
Pope Francis extends a hand to China
Sep 19, 2022 / 08:33 amWhile a trial against Cardinal Joseph Zen is underway in China, the Holy See continues to work toward the renewal of the Sino-Vatican agreement.
How did Pope Francis change the Order of Malta?
Sep 6, 2022 / 06:40 amThe reform of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta is a reform in a more spiritual sense, at least in terms of its intentions.
How this Mother Teresa documentary sheds new light on a beloved saint
Sep 5, 2022 / 06:40 amThe so-called “definitive movie” about Mother Teresa of Calcutta will be in theaters in October.
Behind the scenes and between the lines: Cardinals debate laity, power, synodality
Aug 31, 2022 / 07:41 amThere were no press conferences, reports, or sensational announcements at the end of the extraordinary consistory convened by Pope Francis to discuss the reform of the Roman Curia.
A question of ‘delicate balance’: How might Pope Francis reform the rules of the conclave?
Aug 25, 2022 / 04:46 amWho will manage the Vatican when a pope resigns, is unable to govern, or passes away? And according to which rules and regulations?