‘The Art of Kissing’: An old book sparks a new controversy in the Vatican
ALMUDENA CALATRAVA, of Associated Press, reports from Argentina on Pope Francis’s controversial move to appoint Archbishop Victor Manuel Fernández to lead the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith…
Catholic Church cardinals: Pope Francis’ appointments emphasise unity ahead of synod
CLAIRE GIANGRAVÉ, of Religion News Service, reports from Vatican City…
Argentina archbishop says he made mistakes in handling abuse allegations against priest
La Plata, ArgentinaAP Archbishop Victor Manuel Fernández, chosen by Pope Francis to head the Vatican office that ensures doctrinal orthodoxy, conceded Sunday he made mistakes in handling a 2019 case of a priest accused of sexual abuse of minors. The case has drawn allegations by critics that Fernández tried to protect the priest, a charge that he has […]
Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals, including prelates based in Hong Kong and Jerusalem
Vatican CityAP Pope Francis on Sunday announced he has chosen 21 new cardinals, including prelates from Jerusalem and Hong Kong – places where Catholics are a small minority – as he continues to leave his mark on the body of churchmen who will select his successor. The Pope announced his picks during his customary weekly […]