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COVID-19 and ecumenism: Pandemic prompts prayer, action

VATICAN CITY — The pandemic lockdowns and travel restrictions have had an impact on the Catholic Church's relationships with other Christian churches, but the effects were not all bad.

1/15/21

CINDY WOODEN | Catholic News Service

Popes Francis, Benedict receive their first doses of COVID-19 vaccine

VATICAN CITY — Both Pope Francis and retired Pope Benedict XVI have received the first dose of the vaccine against COVID-19 after the Vatican started vaccinating its employees and residents Jan. 13.

1/14/21

CAROL GLATZ | Catholic News Service

Peace only way to face global crises, Vatican U.N. nuncio says

VATICAN CITY — The crisis facing many countries due to the COVID-19 pandemic requires a united global response that shuns nationalistic interests and creates long-lasting solutions, said Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the Vatican's permanent observer to the United Nations.

1/13/21

JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES | Catholic News Service
Pope's doctor dies of COVID-19 complications

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis' personal doctor died Jan. 9 of complications caused by COVID-19.More

1/11/21

Catholic News Service

Sacred Scripture needs to be respected, valued, Vatican says

VATICAN CITY — In preparation for the Sunday of the Word of God Jan. 24, the Vatican issued recommendations for the day as well as reminders on respecting the sacred Scriptures.More

1/6/21

CAROL GLATZ | Catholic News Service

Vatican set to launch COVID-19 vaccinations for workers, residents

VATICAN CITY — The Vatican will begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations in mid-January, giving priority to its health care workers, security personnel, employees who deal with the public and older residents, employees and retirees.More

1/4/21

By CAROL GLATZ | Catholic News Service

New law brings needed transparency to finances, Vatican official says

A new law that removes financial assets from the control of the Vatican Secretariat of State is a step forward on the path of financial reform, said Bishop Nunzio Galantino, president of Administration of the Patrimony of the Holy See.More

12/29/20

JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES | Catholic News Service

Despite pandemic's impact on coffers, pope says Vatican jobs won't be cut

VATICAN CITY — Vatican finances have taken a hard hit from the coronavirus pandemic and its lockdowns, Pope Francis said, but he promised Vatican employees none of them would lose their jobs.More

12/21/20

CINDY WOODEN | Catholic News Service

Pope says Vatican City will aim for net-zero carbon emissions

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis pledged Vatican City State would achieve net-zero carbon emissions before the year 2050, and he urged everyone in the world to be part of a new culture of care for others and the planet.More

12/17/20

CAROL GLATZ | Catholic News Service

Away with the manger? Nativity scene at Vatican generates controversy

VATICAN CITY — Especially in a year when the COVID-19 pandemic will rule out many people's favorite Christmas traditions, they have a right to express their dislike of the decidedly untraditional Nativity scene on display in the center of St. Peter's Square, said a priest who specializes in catechesis through art.More

12/17/20

CINDY WOODEN | Catholic News Service

Pope gives U.S. cardinal, other new cardinals, Vatican assignments

VATICAN CITY — Highlighting the role cardinals play in assisting the pope to govern the church, Pope Francis has given the newest group of cardinals their assignments as members of Vatican congregations and councils.More

12/17/20

CAROL GLATZ | Catholic News Service

Preach the promise of eternal life, cardinal tells pope, Curia officials

VATICAN CITY — Anyone who thinks eternal life will be boring should ask a couple in love whether they want that love to endure forever, said the preacher of the papal household.More

12/14/20

CINDY WOODEN | Catholic News Service

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