Vatican City State

Who gets to unplug the pope?
By Thomas Reese — July 27, 2021
(RNS) — Even a pope needs a medical directive.

The US needs an ambassador to the Holy See
By Thomas Reese — March 24, 2021
(RNS) — Joe Biden will soon be the first Catholic president to nominate an ambassador to the Holy See, something that in earlier days would have been anathema to American Protestants who feared the papacy’s political and religious power.

Vatican sex abuse trial exposes ‘unhealthy’ environment within youth seminary
By Claire Giangravé — February 24, 2021
(RNS) — Unprecedented and based on the child protection laws put in place by Pope Francis, the trial also underlines the often demeaning culture permeating Catholic institutions.

Dear Pope Francis, six reasons you should wear a mask
By Thomas Reese — October 20, 2020
(RNS) — Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, almost all the photos of Pope Francis have shown him without a mask. Here are six reasons he should change his ways.

Five things Pope Francis should do while imprisoned by the pandemic
By Thomas Reese — August 13, 2020
(RNS) — Reforms to the Vatican’s financial system, the Curia and how the church prevents clergy sexual abuse are the ecclesial equivalent of cleaning the basement and the attic, but now’s the time.

Making ourselves a ‘pontifex’ in the mode of Pope Francis
By Bob Roberts — March 21, 2019
(RNS) — After meeting with the pope, an evangelical pastor dedicated to multifaith understanding reflected on their shared lessons about peacemaking.

Scandals in the Catholic Church: Bad news and good news
By Thomas Reese — September 19, 2017
(RNS) — 'The Vatican is injuring itself by not being more forthcoming in handling accusations of child abuse against one of its diplomats,' writes Tom Reese.

Pope Francis’ carbon footprint: Does he practice what he preaches?
By Rosie Scammell — July 9, 2015
(RNS) A quick glance at the pope’s 2015 foreign travel agenda -- 11 countries across five continents -- and the size of the pontiff’s carbon footprint starts to look quite large. But some say the travel is vital to spread his message on climate change.

Vatican signs financial transparency accord with U.S. officials
By Alessandro Speciale — May 7, 2013
VATICAN CITY (RNS) In a bid to improve its checkered record on financial transparency, the Vatican on Tuesday (May 7) signed a cooperation agreement with the U.S. agency that fights against financial crimes. The Vatican Bank has a long history of secrecy and scandals, and it has reportedly been involved in several shady operations during the course of its history.

Vatican Bank needs more transparency, regulators say
By David Gibson — July 18, 2012

(RNS) The scandal-plagued Vatican Bank still has a long way to go in order to comply with international standards for independent oversight and financial transparency, according to a status report from European officials released Wednesday (July 18). By David Gibson.

The Vatican blames market decline for $20 million deficit
By Alessandro Speciale — July 9, 2012

VATICAN CITY (RNS) The Vatican posted its highest loss in more than a decade last year, blaming mostly the "negative trend of global financial markets." But the Vatican City State, which is run by a different administration, reported a sizable profit, thanks to the record numbers of the Vatican Museums. By Alessandro Speciale.

Pope’s butler faces trial, and eyes turn to Vatican judicial system
By Alessandro Speciale — June 5, 2012

VATICAN CITY (RNS) As the trial begins for the pope's former butler, the court system of the world's smallest nation comes into the spotlight. And sentences are less harsh than one might expect. By Alessandro Speciale.

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