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Author: Andrea Gagliarducci

Prefecture of the Papal Household Poised for Renewal Under Leo XIV

The post of prefect of the Papal Household has been vacant since the Vatican’s brief announcement in June 2023 that Archbishop Georg Gänswein’s term had ended the previous February.

The bells of Notre Dame return

Preparations continue for the reopening of Paris Cathedral. The bells are back in place

A closer look at the ceremonial details of Benedict XVI’s funeral

Without question, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s funeral was a pope’s funeral. But there were clear signals that it
A detail of Tsarkova’s painting showing Benedict XVI’s pectoral cross, his fisherman’s ring, and his rosary. | Daniel Ibáñez / CNA

Benedict’s serious illness raises questions about pope emeritus protocols

The end of a reigning pope’s life is observed by a series of very well-timed and well-understood rites.

Pope Francis: “Christmas is not the fairy tale of the birth of a king”

The period of the octave of Christmas, or the eight days of festivities that follow the remembrance of

Pope Francis, Christmas Urbi et Orbi 2022: “The world is experiencing a famine of peace”

Jesus being born is true peace, and is “the way of peace,” Pope Francis says in his customary

As the year ends, where do things stand with the Vatican ‘trial of the century’?

The latest round of hearings at the Vatican’s historic finance trial has revealed several twists that profoundly changed

Like a row of dominoes: an analysis of the latest Vatican appointments

As with a row of dominoes — where the fall of the first triggers a chain of consequences

What is behind Pope Francis’ appointment of the new prefect for the Eastern Churches?

For the role of prefect of the Dicastery for the Oriental Churches, Pope Francis has chosen Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti, who

What is behind the changes at Caritas Internationalis?

Why did Pope Francis dismiss the entire leadership of the Church’s worldwide charity arm Tuesday? What role will

Is the Vatican’s deal with China at stake?

The agreement between China and the Holy See on the appointment of bishops is not at risk —

The significance of Cardinal Zuppi celebrating with Summorum Pontificum pilgrims

The head of the Italian bishops’ conference, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, presided over Vespers on Friday for an annual

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