News of catholic church

Vatican confirms death of former pope Benedict XVI aged 95

31-12-2022 09:19 Former pope Benedict XVI has died at the age of 95, the Vatican announced on New Year's Eve, almost a decade after he became the first pontiff to resign in six centuries.

Juan Grabois: ‘If Cristina decides to run in 2023, I’m behind her’

16-09-2022 16:00 Catholic social leader and lawyer Juan Grabois on the failed attack on the vice-president, political violence, hate speech and the gravity of the socio-economic situation in Argentina.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

Retired bishop Zanchetta denies sex abuse claims at trial 

21-02-2022 20:31 Retired Argentine bishop Gustavo Oscar Zanchetta, seen as close to the Pope and with history managing Vatican property, denies charges of sex abuse allegedly committed a decade ago.

Fewer Catholics in Europe, more in Africa, Americas

21-10-2021 10:49 The Catholic Church continues to lose followers in Europe, but numbers are booming in Africa and the Americas, according to figures released by the Vatican on Thursday.

Pope Francis undergoes colon operation, confirms Vatican

04-07-2021 20:55 Pontiff admitted to Rome's Gemelli University Hospital "for a scheduled surgery for symptomatic diverticular stenosis of the colon," informs Vatican statement.

Pope Francis tightens Vatican's anti-corruption rules

29-04-2021 12:00 Pope Francis on Thursday announced new anti-corruption rules for top officials as part of his drive to clean up the Vatican following a series of scandals.