Vatican cyclist spreading the Pope’s message at worlds
Vatican CityAP A plain white helmet like the Pope’s skullcap. The Holy See’s crossed keys seal stamped on his white and yellow jersey over his heart. In this undated photo made available by Athletica Vaticana on Thursday, 22nd September, Dutch-born cyclist Rien Schuurhuis, centre, poses with his team in front of St Peter’s Basilica at […]
Europe court rejects case seeking to blame Vatican for abuse
Rome, ItalyAP A European court agreed Tuesday that the Vatican couldn’t be sued in a local court for sexual abuse committed by Catholic priests, affirming that it enjoys sovereign immunity and that the misconduct of priests and their superiors can’t be attributed to the Holy See. The European Court of Human Rights dismissed a case […]
Influencing international affairs: New book ‘God’s Diplomats’ unveils the secret history of Vatican diplomacy
CLAIRE GIANGRAVÉ, of Religion News Service, speaks to journalist Victor Gaetan about his new book unveiling the “inner workings” of the Holy See’s diplomatic efforts…
Essay: The US needs an ambassador to the Holy See
US Catholic commentator THOMAS REESE, in an article first published on Religion News Service, looks at the, at times strained, history of diplomacy between the US and Vatican and who US President Joe Biden might consider as an ambassador to the Holy See…
Vatican drops Italian extradition bid in test of fair trial
Rome, ItalyAP The Vatican on Monday abruptly abandoned its extradition request for an Italian woman wanted on embezzlement-related charges in a case that could have tested whether Italy considers the Vatican a place where someone can get a fair trial. At the hearing in a Milan court, the Vatican said it no longer was seeking […]
In Rome, Pompeo and Brownback invoke glory days of US-Vatican alliance
Vatican CityRNS US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo took part in a symposium with high-ranking Vatican officials on Wednesday to celebrate diplomatic relations between the superpower and the Holy See and their joint efforts to promote religious freedom, combat human trafficking and support faith-based organisations. “When the state rules absolutely,” Pompeo repeated several times during […]