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Major Archbishop Sviatoslav: Pope wants Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church to develop and flourish

At a press conference on Monday, Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuck, head of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church, said a two-day meeting with Pope Francis and curial leaders represents a “new methodology” for relations between the Holy See and the "sui iuris" Eastern Churches. 

Emanuela Orlandi: No human remains found in Vatican graves

The opening of the two 19th century graves in the Vatican’s Teutonic Cemetery in a quest to verify the possible presence of the remains of Emanuela Orlandi, has ... 

Pope, Holy See express grief over death of Vincent Lambert

The French quadriplegic who has been in a vegetative state for a decade, died in a hospital in Reims on July 11, after doctors stopped the food and water ... 

Emanuela Orlandi: the opening of the tombs inside Vatican City

An exclusive interview with the forensic anthropologist commissioned by the Vatican judiciary to examine findings and take samples for DNA testing, following ... 

Director of papal Sistine Chapel Choir concludes his term of office

Salesian Monsignor Massimo Palombella has completed his service as Director of the Sistine Chapel Choir after more than 8 years. Msgr. Marcos Pavan will ... 

Holy See waives diplomatic immunity for Nuncio to France

The Holy See Press Office issues a statement on the decision to waive diplomatic immunity for the Apostolic Nuncio to France, who is being investigated by ... 

Pope creates Apostolic Exarchy for Ukrainians in Italy

A new Exarchy has been erected to provide for the pastoral care of Ukrainian Greek-Catholics living in Italy. 

Italian Bishops’ Conference donates one million euros to South Sudan

Eight years after independence, South Sudan is still suffering from one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world. Italy's Bishops have renewed their ... 

Myanmar Church’s tree-planting drive in the spirit of “Laudato Si"

Cardinal Charles Bo, the Archbishop of Yangon, joined Catholic social workers and young people on July 6 to plant trees in a government-reserved forest area on ... 

Srebrenica: the Grand Mufti of Bosnia on the need for reconciliation 

On 11 July 1995 Bosnian-Serb troops killed over 8000 Muslim boys and men in and around the town of Srebrenica in Bosnia-Herzegovina. The Grand Mufti emeritus of ... 

Thousands mourn In Bosnia on 24th anniversary of Srebrenica massacre

Thousands of mourners have gathered in Bosnia-Herzegovina to commemorate the 24th anniversary of what became known as the Srebrenica massacre, the worst mass ... 

Iraqi convicted for assaulting and murdering German Girl 

A court in Germany has convicted a rejected Iraqi asylum-seeker of raping and murdering a 14-year-old local girl amid broader tensions over the situation of ... 

In the Amazon, the Karipuna people fight to defend their land

"If we allow our territory to be occupied by mining companies, it will create a precedent for them to enter any community. And that would mean death for us”. 

Venezuela government and opposition resume talks

Talks between Venezuela's opposition and representatives of President Nicolas Maduro's government will take place this week. 

Four new polio cases reported in Pakistan

The total number of polio-affected children has risen to 41 this year in Pakistan, where militant groups often target polio vaccinators and their security in ...