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August 05, 2022
On Thursday, in what could be a further sign of a looming papal resignation, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis had appointed a nurse from the Vatican’s health services to be his “personal medical assistant”, an entirely new role. Massimiliano Strappetti – Vatican coordinator of nurses and health facilities – will take up the position.
August 29, 2021
Pope Francis – and indeed Pope Benedict – made a point of being vaccinated publicly; Pope Francis has from the outset expressly supported the programme. Recently he took part in a video to encourage people to become vaccinated: “Getting the vaccines that are authorised by the respective authorities is an act of love,” he said.
March 13, 2017
The New York priest and author tells Francis Phillips about his biggest influences, cultural retreat, and Lenten exercises
February 09, 2017
John Paul II couldn’t strike a deal that satisfied the SSPX. Nor could Benedict. Enter the unlikeliest of bridge-builders
January 13, 2017
Tune in to find out what's really happening in the Catholic Church
January 04, 2017
The Vatican doctrinal chief may be a hard taskmaster, but he has an instinct for finding common ground. Can he heal the Church’s divisions?
October 11, 2016
The Jewish scholar whose work was admired by Pope Benedict has died at his home in New York
February 19, 2016
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors will feel even more frustrated following the Pope's comments yesterday
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