Articles by Andrea Gagliarducci
Vatican dismisses Italian news report on papal interview
Jul 13, 2014 / 16:49 pmThe Vatican spokesperson said that the Pope’s words as reported in the Italian newspaper “La Repubblica” cannot be considered with certainty to be Pope Francis’ actual words.
Vatican reinforces financial cooperation with US
Jul 5, 2014 / 09:26 amThe Financial Intelligence Authority, the Vatican’s financial watchdog, has agreed to exchange information with the U.S. government, significantly strengthening international cooperation on financial concerns.
Cardinals council zeroes-in on Vatican management, finances
Jul 2, 2014 / 23:01 pmOn the second of four days of meetings, the council of eight cardinals discussed the management of the Vatican State and of the Curia, including the so-called “Vatican Bank,” whose process of reform is ongoing.
Pope says communists stole Christianity's concern for poor
Jun 30, 2014 / 14:52 pmIn a new interview about moral and material poverty, Pope Francis has stressed that care for the poor is ultimately Christian, suggesting that communists have “stolen” this from Christianity.
The story of Father McGivney, extraordinary priest
Jun 28, 2014 / 15:03 pmA new Italian edition of a book about the life of Father Michael McGivney tells the story of his extraordinary life as a parish priest, the inspiration that led him to found the Knights of Columbus, and the chronicle of his ongoing canonization process.
Path to synod is 'time of grace,' bishop says
Jun 15, 2014 / 04:59 amA Vatican official has said that the period before the upcoming bishops’ synods on the family will be a time of grace and prayer that allows the Church to pray and reflect about the family in all of its aspects.
Arab Christian witnesses grace of Pope's prayer for peace
Jun 11, 2014 / 03:03 amThe inter-faith prayer for peace in the Middle East held by Pope Francis last Sunday reminds us that peace is not a work of people but a work of God, said a key participant in the event.
Pope, Israeli president renew mutual commitment to peace
May 26, 2014 / 06:09 amIn a meeting today with Israeli President Shimon Peres, Pope Francis expressed his hope that Jerusalem would be a true 'city of peace,' with Peres echoing his commitment.
Christ's resurrection unites us, Pope tells faithful in Israel
May 25, 2014 / 11:28 amAt an ecumenical celebration in Jerusalem during his visit to the region, Pope Francis told inter-denominational Christians that the Risen Christ unites them all in a message of hope for the world.
Pope makes new Christian unity step in meeting with Patriarch
May 25, 2014 / 10:56 amIn a declaration delivered at the end of a private meeting, Pope Francis and the Ecumenical Patriarch of Costantinople Bartholomew I marked a new step on the journey towards unity, stressing their commonality in areas such as respect for the sanctity of life and the protection of the family.
Bishops' synod head: October meeting not solely about divorce
May 21, 2014 / 02:57 amCardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri, secretary general of the Synod of Bishops, has emphasized that the next synod will not be focused exclusively on the much-talked about issue of Communion for the divorced and remarried.
Ireland's invite to Pope could signal defrosting relations
May 7, 2014 / 01:02 amAfter years of tension, news that Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny has invited Pope Francis to visit the country may be a sign that relations between the Holy See and Ireland are returning to normal.
Pope's upcoming meeting with UN officials presents opportunity
May 6, 2014 / 23:04 pmPope Francis will meet with United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-moon May 9, as well as with the Chief Executives Board for Coordination.
Cardinal: dedication to God links John XXIII, John Paul II
Apr 22, 2014 / 03:29 amThe papacies of John XXIII and John Paul II are connected in their dedication to God and to lives of priestly service, a cardinal who worked with both of the pontiffs stressed.
Pope is bringing human trafficking into public eye, ambassador says
Apr 16, 2014 / 11:35 amPope Francis is contributing to the fight against human trafficking by making the matter a frequent point of public discourse, says a U.S. ambassador who specializes in the subject.
Vatican Radio releases digital archive of papal voices
Apr 3, 2014 / 03:01 amVatican Radio presented Tuesday its digital archive of “The Voice of the Popes,” a collection of more than 8,000 audio recordings of every Pope since Pius XI which makes their message more easily accessible.
Cardinal: Liberation Theology needed separation from Marxism
Feb 25, 2014 / 17:54 pmAt his recent book presentation, a Vatican cardinal explained that although Marxist ideology had sought to influence Liberation Theology, the two have ultimately been shown incompatible.
Archbishop Kurtz sees 'great thirst' for Christ in US
Feb 25, 2014 / 04:28 amArchbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, says he has witnessed a strong desire for the Catholic Church among people in the United States.
Cardinal commission for Vatican bank could undergo changes
Jan 10, 2014 / 02:07 amPope Francis could be considering a reshuffle of the cardinals commission of the Institute for Religious Works, the so-called “Vatican bank,” also known by the Italian acronym of IOR.
Pope Francis: Christians worldwide are 'united in blood'
Dec 16, 2013 / 16:04 pmIn an interview with Italian newspaper La Stampa Dec. 15, Pope Francis called ecumenical dialogue a priority of his pontificate, noting that Christians of all traditions face the same persecution today.