News of holy see

'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.

PONTIFF FILM

Porn, sex abuse, gender: Pope tackles thorny issues in youth Q&A

05-04-2023 10:11 New film released Wednesday shows Pope Francis gamely confronting intimate accounts of abortion, gender identity, and paedophilia in the Catholic Church.

PONTIFF HOSPITALISED

After pizza and prayer, Pope Francis set to leave hospital on Saturday

31-03-2023 12:12 Pope Francis is expected to return home on Saturday after three nights in hospital with bronchitis, and will attend Palm Sunday services.

PONTIFF HOSPITALISED

Pope Francis working from hospital room as health improves

30-03-2023 13:15 Pope Francis was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on Wednesday for what the Vatican said were pre-planned checks – it was later revealed he had complained of breathing difficulties and is suffering from a respiratory infection.