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Sister Raffaella Petrini appointed president of Vatican governorate
Sister Raffaella Petrini will become the first woman to lead the Vatican City State governorate when she takes office March... Read more
Italian nun Raffaella Petrini to head Vatican Governorate
In less than a month and a half, Pope Francis will install Franciscan nun Raffaella Petrini as head of the... Read more
Vatican cracks down on illegal entry into its territory
The Vatican City State has toughened sanctions for those who try to illegally enter its territory in areas where free... Read more
Vatican: Seal of confession not violated in ‘Vatican girl’ investigation
Investigators are reportedly looking into the possible involvement of the uncle of the missing “Vatican girl.” Read more
Vatican convicts climate activists, orders them to pay $30,000 in damages
The activists superglued their hands to the marble base holding Laocoön and His Sons, an ancient marble sculpture, on Aug.... Read more
Analysis: What does Pope Francis’ new ‘Fundamental Law’ mean for Vatican City State?
In some ways, the new constitution moves the Vatican City State closer to the model of a modern, secular state. Read more
Pope Francis issues new constitution for Vatican City State
The new “Fundamental Law of Vatican City State” will go into effect June 7. Read more
Wikipedia had the wrong Vatican City flag for years. Now incorrect flags are everywhere
Imagine many people’s surprise to discover that the image of the “Flag of Vatican City” displayed on Wikipedia has been... Read more
Pope Francis cuts free and discounted rent for cardinals, Vatican managers
Cardinals and other high-level positions at the Vatican will no longer be able to live in Vatican-connected apartments for free... Read more
Seminarians run a Thanksgiving Turkey Trot around Vatican City State
More than 130 seminarians, priests, and Catholic college students ran in the 13th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot around Vatican City... Read more
Netflix series ‘Vatican Girl’ offers up conspiracy theories in the style of Dan Brown
The true-crime documentary series suggests, among other theories, that “someone close to the pope” may have been involved in the... Read more
Why does Pope Francis inaugurate the Vatican City State’s judicial year?
Previously, the judicial year was inaugurated by the president of the Vatican City State Tribunal. Read more
New COVID-19 rules for visitors to Vatican Museums
The museums are a major source of revenue for the Holy See. Read more
How Vatican City State’s government is changing under Pope Francis
The appointment of Sr. Raffaella Petrini is a sign. Read more
Pope Francis names Franciscan sister to No. 2 position in Vatican City State
Sr. Raffaella Petrini is the first woman to be secretary general of the Vatican’s governorate. Read more
Vatican clarifies COVID-19 vaccine pass rules for employees
From Oct. 1, all visitors and personnel will be required to show proof of vaccination. Read more
Who is going to be No. 2 in the Vatican City State administration?
There are signs that it could be a layman. Read more
Pope Francis names Legionary bishop as president of Vatican City State governorate
He succeeds 78-year-old Cardinal Giuseppe Bertello as head of government of Vatican City. Read more
Is the Vatican’s new judicial activism good for the Holy See?
The Vatican judicial system is pursuing cases of financial wrongdoing like never before. But there is a downside. Read more
Pope Francis changes law to allow Vatican City court to judge cardinals, bishops
The pope has amended part of a law issued last year regulating the Vatican City’s judicial system. Read more
