L’Osservatore Romano
Vatican on rapper’s mock baptism: ‘They don’t make provocateurs like they used to’
By Claire Giangravé — February 3, 2022
(RNS) — The Vatican’s response to an Italian rapper’s mock baptism on stage suggests the church hierarchy is coming to terms with artists’ flouting of Catholic imagery.
Vatican rises to Benedict XVI’s defense after Munich abuse report
By Claire Giangravé — January 26, 2022
(RNS) — The Vatican’s communication director highlighted the emeritus pope’s efforts to combat sexual abuse after a report into his former diocese accused him of participating in a cover-up as archbishop in Munich.
Vatican magazine denounces nuns’ servitude
By Nicole Winfield — March 1, 2018
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The monthly women's magazine of the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano features an expose on the underpaid labor and unappreciated intellect of religious sisters, confirming that the magazine is increasingly becoming the imprint of the Catholic Church's #MeToo movement.
Confidant of Pope Francis condemns US religious right
By guest — July 13, 2017
(AP) — The Rev. Antonio Spadaro, editor of the influential Jesuit journal La Civilta Cattolica, said a shared desire for political influence between 'evangelical fundamentalists' and some Catholics has inspired an 'ecumenism of conflict' that demonizes opponents and promotes a 'theocratic type of state.'
Vatican daily paper sees missed opportunity in Bob Dylan’s Nobel Prize
By Josephine McKenna — October 14, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) An editorial in the daily, L’Osservatore Romano, praised Dylan for his 'very great talent' yet expressed doubt about whether the songwriter really deserved the same plaudits as contemporary literary writers.
‘Star Trek’ resistance is futile, even in the Vatican
By David Gibson — September 8, 2016
(RNS) A writer for the pope's newspaper praises the famous show on its 50th anniversary -- but more for its ethical message than its artistic accomplishment.
Vatican gives two thumbs-up to Oscar winner ‘Spotlight’
By Rosie Scammell — February 29, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Hours after the movie picked up the best picture prize, the Vatican newspaper praised the film for its portrayal of The Boston Globe’s investigation into clerical sex abuse.
Vatican blasts Muhammad cartoons as pouring ‘gasoline on the fire’
By Rosie Scammell — May 6, 2015
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The front page article in L'Osservatore Romano likened the exhibit in Garland, Texas, to pouring "gasoline on the fire" of religious sensitivities and was critical of its sponsors.
Vatican: Abandoned Down syndrome baby is victim of ‘throwaway’ culture
By Josephine McKenna — August 6, 2014
VATICAN CITY (RNS) “In fact if a child becomes a product to buy, it is obvious that as with any acquisition it must meet with the buyer’s approval," Italian feminist Lucetta Scaraffia wrote in the Vatican newspaper.
Vatican editor says England’s female bishops vote ‘complicates’ relations
By Josephine McKenna — July 15, 2014
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Giovanni Maria Vian said women bishops would have “an extremely negative impact” on steps to bring Anglicans and Catholics closer together despite a positive meeting between Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and Pope Francis.
Vatican newspaper compares marriage equality to communism
By Alessandro Speciale — December 20, 2012
(RNS) Faced with recent setbacks in the United States and in Europe, the Catholic Church has intensified its increasingly uphill battle against gay marriage, and embraced a theory that compares marriage equality to communism. By Alessandro Speciale.
Vatican blasts media coverage of pope’s latest book
By Alessandro Speciale — November 29, 2012
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The Vatican newspaper criticized media coverage of Pope Benedict's latest book on Jesus, saying that misdirected attention on minor remarks on Christmas traditions oveshadowed the pontiff's key message. By Alessandro Speciale.
Vatican newspaper calls ‘Jesus Wife’ fragment a ‘clumsy fake’
By Alessandro Speciale — September 28, 2012
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The Vatican newspaper called the "Jesus wife" papyrus a "clumsy fake" that suits "contemporary ideology," not the historical Jesus. By Alessandro Speciale.
The Vatican blames market decline for $20 million deficit
By Alessandro Speciale — July 9, 2012
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The Vatican posted its highest loss in more than a decade last year, blaming mostly the "negative trend of global financial markets." But the Vatican City State, which is run by a different administration, reported a sizable profit, thanks to the record numbers of the Vatican Museums. By Alessandro Speciale.
Vatican official calls leaked documents an ‘immoral’ and ‘brutal’ attack
By Alessandro Speciale — May 29, 2012
The Vatican's No. 3 official on Tuesday (May 29) condemned the theft and publication of secret papal documents as an “immoral act of unheard-of gravity.” By Alessandro Speciale.
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