In a match played in the shadow of a majestic 11th-century castle, the Vatican cricket team scores a hard-earned victory. By Joseph Tulloch – London On Monday, the Vatican cricket team took on St Mary's University, a Catholic institution based in Twickenham, London. The match took place at the spectacular Arundel Cricket Ground on the…
In a match at the magnificent Wormsley Estate, Vatican City take on the England over-60s team. By Joseph Tulloch – London On Saturday, the first day of their 'Light of Faith' UK tour, the Vatican cricket team took on England Seniors. The venue was the gargantuan Wormsley Estate, home to one of the finest cricket…
Matches with the England seniors and King Charles' team are on the agenda for the Vatican cricket team, which arrives in the UK on Friday. By Joseph Tulloch – Fiumicino Airport, Rome The Vatican cricket team is heading to London for its tenth 'Light of Faith' tour. This year's edition will see Vatican take on…
Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, former apostolic nuncio to the United States, publishes a copy of a decree summoning him to appear before the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith to respond to accusations of schism. Vatican News Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, former apostolic nuncio to the United States, published on his “X” account a…
Vatican news The C9 Council of Cardinals meets at the Vatican for its third meeting of 2024. Vatican News The June meeting of the Council of Cardinals began Monday in the presence of Pope Francis. The “C9” was created by Pope Francis in 2013 to assist him in the work of reforming the Roman Curia…
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin will present a new book on Cardinal Costantini, the first apostolic delegate to China, on June 20 at the Pontifical Urban University of Rome. Deborah Castellano Lubov Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, will present the work “Cardinal Celso Costantini and China – Builder of a 'bridge'…
The Institute for Works of Worship (IOR) publishes its annual report for 2023, revealing a profit of 30.6 million euros. By Vatican News For the twelfth consecutive year, the Institute of Works of Religion (IOR), commonly known as the Vatican Bank, has published its annual report containing its 2023 financial statements prepared in accordance with…
Vatican news Eighty years ago today, the Irish Brigade became the first group of Allied soldiers to meet Pope Pius XII after the liberation of Rome from the Nazis. Vatican News spoke with Major General Colin Weir. By Joseph Tulloch 80 years ago today, the 12thth June 1944, a group of soldiers from the 38th…
As we prepare to experience and celebrate the Jubilee Year 2025, Vatican Media presents a 16-episode podcast series titled “From Tourist to Pilgrim” featuring art historian Liz Lev, who sheds light the hidden beauty of Rome through the prism of pilgrimage. By Linda Bordoni “From Tourist to Pilgrim” is a Vatican Media podcast series featuring…
Vatican news Familiar names such as Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, Conan O'Brian, Chris Rock and Whoopi Goldberg will be among the comedians Pope Francis will meet on Friday, June 14, as he hosts a group of comedians and artists from international comics at the Vatican. Deborah Castellano Lubov Pope Francis will meet famous comedians at…