Vatican news Pope Francis sends a message of condolence on the death of Archbishop Noel Treanor, which was read out at the funeral in Belfast of the late Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union. By Antonella Palermo Pope Francis, in a message signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, expressed his gratitude for the…
The Substitute for General Affairs of the Secretariat of State, Msgr. Edgar Peña Parra, travels to Honduras for the reopening of the country's Apostolic Nunciature. By Vatican News Msgr. Edgar Peña Parra, Substitute for General Affairs of the Secretariat of State, presides over the reopening ceremony of the Apostolic Nunciature in Honduras on July 12….
The final part of the evidence of the Deputy Secretary of State before the Royal Courts of Justice in the ongoing civil case concerning the purchase of the Sloane Avenue property. Salvatore Cernuzio – London The Holy See was “the victim of serious fraud” in the purchase of the London property. Monsignor Edgar Peña Parra,…
At the second hearing of the High Court of Justice in London concerning the Sloane Avenue property case, the focus is again on the relationship with the broker Gianluigi Torzi. Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra reiterates that he would never have ratified the agreements with the financier Raffaele Mincione and Torzi if he had been properly…
The deputy secretary of state gave evidence at the British High Court in London in the civil case brought by financier Raffaele Mincione. He answered questions from Mincione's lawyer about financial dealings with broker Gianluigi Torzi and attempts to force him to cede control of the Sloane Avenue property. By Salvatore Cernuzio, London The two-and-a-half-hour…
Vatican news Pope Francis receives John Briceño, Prime Minister of Belize, in an audience at the Vatican on Saturday Holy See Press Office This morning, Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the Apostolic Palace of the Vatican, the Prime Minister of Belize, His Excellency Mr. John Briceño, was received in audience by His Holiness Pope Francis….
Vatican news Pope Francis writes the preface to a new book by Fr. Lucio Bonora on Pope St. Pius X and praises the early 20th century pope for the depth of his catechesis and his opposition to the First World War. By Devin Watkins “Pius X was a pope who made the whole Church understand…
Speaking to Vatican News, on the sidelines of the spiritual retreat that traditionally opens the General Assembly of the Brazilian Episcopal Conference (CNBB) meeting this week in Aparecida, the Vatican Secretary of State highlights the need to continue praying for the peace at this difficult time for the world. By Silvonei José Protz and Lisa…
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican's secretary for state relations, will make a four-day visit to the Balkan nation of Montenegro, where he will meet with government officials and the local Catholic community. By Vatican News From Thursday, March 21 to Sunday, March 24, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary of the Holy See for Relations…