Claire Giangravé

• Pope Francis Attacked Cancel Culture. His Real Target Is 'Ideological Colonization.'
  In his annual address to diplomats accredited to the Holy See this month, Pope Francis came after cancel culture. According to Juan Pablo Cannata, a sociology researcher at Universidad Austral in...
  Wednesday, January 19, 2022
• Vatican Tightens COVID-19 Restrictions, Applies Mandatory Vaccination
  In a decree signed Jan. 5, the Vatican tightened its COVID-19 regulations by requiring the use of FFP2 masks (similar to N95 masks) inside and making vaccinations and booster shots mandatory for...
  Thursday, January 13, 2022
• Pope Francis Celebrates 85th Birthday with Migrants and Refugees from Cyprus
  On Friday, Pope Francis celebrated his 85th birthday by meeting with a dozen migrants and refugees who recently arrived in Italy thanks to the intercession of the Vatican, Catholic movements and...
  Monday, December 20, 2021
• In Rome and at the Vatican, Biden Found Refuge and Welcome in Catholic Community
  In Rome and at the Vatican, President Joe Biden found a safe haven from the debates taking place back home, where some U.S. bishops argue Catholic politicians should not be allowed to receive...
  Thursday, November 4, 2021
• Pope Francis, Emeritus Pope among Group Given Third Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine
  According to official Vatican reports, Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI have likely received the third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in October.
  Thursday, October 28, 2021
• Vatican Census Shows Catholicism Growing Everywhere but Europe
  A Vatican census released ahead of World Mission Day reveals growing numbers of Catholics in what Pope Francis often refers to as “the global peripheries,” even as the number of believers continues...
  Friday, October 22, 2021
• Scandal-Plagued Catholic Order Denies Hiding Millions in Offshore Accounts
  An embattled Catholic religious order accused of hiding almost $300 million in offshore accounts denied any wrongdoing in an online statement, declaring that it did not evade taxes and complied...
  Wednesday, October 13, 2021
• Pope Francis, Faith Leaders Call for Action ahead of COP26 Climate Summit
  Seeking to overcome the dichotomy that has often pitted faith against science, Pope Francis called for “mutual respect” through dialogue.
  Tuesday, October 5, 2021
• Pope Francis Encourages Young Climate Activists to Build Dialogue
  Pope Francis encouraged young climate change activists attending an event in Italy to promote human relationships and environmental protections by overcoming divisions.
  Thursday, September 30, 2021
• Amid Global Vaccine Inequality, Vatican Weighs Ethics of Booster Shots
  The Vatican is currently debating whether it is ethical for people in wealthy countries to receive COVID-19 booster shots while people in poorer countries have yet to receive even one shot against...
  Wednesday, September 29, 2021
• German Cardinal Takes a Break after Report Details Failures in Handling Sex Abuse Cases
  Pope Francis has accepted a request from German Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki for a six-month break from his duties as archbishop of the Diocese of Cologne in order to deal with his “grave mistakes”...
  Monday, September 27, 2021
• Pope Francis Is Preparing a Radical Reform of the Church's Power Structures
  On Oct. 9 and 10, Pope Francis will inaugurate a three-year preparation process for the 2023 Synod, which will focus on reforming the synodal process. The preparation process and the 2023 Synod,...
  Friday, September 3, 2021
• Amid Resignation Rumors, Pope Francis Says, ‘It Didn’t Even Cross My Mind’
  In a recent interview, Pope Francis rejected claims that he would be the second pope in eight years to resign.
  Thursday, September 2, 2021
• 14 Disabled Children Flee Afghanistan with the Help of Catholic Priest and Nuns
  On Wednesday, a Catholic priest managed to flee from the Taliban-run Afghanistan with a group of disabled children and nuns.
  Monday, August 30, 2021
• Christian Family in Afghanistan Appeals to Pope to Help Them Flee Persecution
  A Christian family in Afghanistan is appealing to the Vatican to help them escape the country now that the Taliban has taken over.
  Wednesday, August 18, 2021
• Historic Vatican Trial May Change Catholic Church's Finances Forever
  In preparation for the largest trial ever held in Vatican City, 10 Catholic clergymen and laypeople will answer charges of corruption and fraud from Vatican judges on Tuesday.
  Tuesday, July 27, 2021
• General Secretary to US Bishops Resigns amid Misconduct Allegations
  On Tuesday, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops announced the resignation of its general secretary, Monsignor Jeffrey Burrill, citing “improper behavior."
  Wednesday, July 21, 2021
• In Biden Communion Debate, US Bishops' Show Willingness to Test Pope Francis
  Next month, the U.S. Catholic Bishops Conference is expected to address at its spring general assembly the question of whether President Joe Biden or any pro-abortion Catholic politician should be...
  Tuesday, June 1, 2021