News of holy see

President Milei to travel to Vatican for Pope Francis’ funeral

Today 13:50 President Javier Milei will travel to Rome to attend Pope Francis' funeral at the Holy See; Government declares seven days of mourning following pontiff's death.

Catholic Church

Faith foes: Pope Francis' fight with the Catholic right

Today 11:25 Pope Francis made many radical changes to the Catholic Church, arousing both fervour and fury with his reforms.

CATHOLIC CHURCH

'Mama Antula,’ nation's first female saint, brings Milei and Pope together

16-01-2024 15:51 María Antonia de Paz y Figueroa, more commonly known as ‘Mama Antula,’ will be canonised by Pope Francis on February 11 at the St Peter’s Basilica. The ceremony to mark the occasion is something of a miracle itself – it will bring the pontiff together with his once-fierce critic President Javier Milei.

CATHOLIC CHURCH

Vatican authorises blessings for same-sex couples, with caveats

18-12-2023 14:13 Document approved by Pope Francis approves "the possibility of blessings for couples in irregular situations (including unmarried couples or divorcees) and for couples of the same sex," but does not alter stances on unions or civil partnerships.

CHURCH ABUSES

Bolivia seeks files on paedophile priests from Pope

23-05-2023 20:57 Bolivia asks head of Catholic Church for files on sexual abuse committed by priests following revelations of alleged large-scale exploitation of children.