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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
Pope Francis nominates new prosecutor, judges for Vatican Court of Appeal
Pope Francis on Friday tapped a long-time Rome prosecutor to be public prosecutor for the Vatican City State’s Court of... Read more
Vatican City set to launch COVID-19 vaccinations this month
Coronavirus vaccines are scheduled to arrive in Vatican City next week, according to the Vatican director of health and hygiene. Read more
Vatican City State makes masks compulsory outdoors
Face coverings must be worn outdoors within the territory of Vatican City State to prevent the spread of the coronavirus,... Read more
Pope Francis appoints extra prosecutor to Vatican City court
Pope Francis Monday named an Italian lawyer and professor of commercial law to work as an additional prosecutor in the... Read more
Vatican does coronavirus testing, says Pope Francis does not have virus
The Vatican said Saturday Pope Francis does not have the coronavirus, and that recent testing of 170 Holy See employees... Read more
Pope Francis reforms Vatican City courts with new law
The new law provides enhanced safeguards for the independence of judges and prosecutors in Vatican City. Read more
Vatican prosecutors conduct raid on Secretariat of State offices
Vatican prosecutors seized documents and electronic devices in a raid executed Tuesday at the offices of the most senior curial... Read more
Pope Francis issues child protection laws for Vatican City State, Roman Curia
Pope Francis Friday issued new laws and guidelines on the protection of minors for those working within Vatican City State... Read more
Vatican postpones criminal trial of ex-nuncio on pedophilia charges
The criminal court of Vatican City State held on Saturday the first hearing in the trial of Jozef Wesolowski, the... Read more
Vatican judiciary report highlights increased international cooperation
The Vatican enhanced international cooperation following the reform of the state's penal code and its anti-money laundering laws, according to... Read more
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