Articles by Andrea Gagliarducci
With Cardinal Sodano’s death, an era has come to a close
Jun 1, 2022 / 11:50 amAt his peak, the Italian cardinal was arguably the Vatican’s most influential personality.
Vatican finance trial highlights pressure to finalize London deal
Jun 1, 2022 / 09:05 amTwo hearings this week turned the spotlight on the purchase of a luxury London property.
What message is Pope Francis sending with his choice of new cardinals?
May 30, 2022 / 05:15 amThe pope will create 21 new cardinals on Aug. 27.
Is Pope Francis about to name new cardinals?
May 27, 2022 / 11:10 amThe last consistory creating new cardinals was in November 2020.
Will Cardinal Zuppi lead Italy’s bishops’ conference in a new direction?
May 25, 2022 / 10:57 amThe 66-year-old cardinal is often described as ‘papabile.’
The Vatican finance trial is shedding light on the Secretariat of State
May 25, 2022 / 05:20 amThree recent hearings gave a fuller picture of the powerful dicastery’s complex operations.
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.