The new “princes of the church” hail from places like India, Nigeria, Singapore and South Korea. They will be among those who help choose a new pope.
Tag: Italy
Italian Bishops to Examine Clerical Abuse, but Only to a Point
The Italian Bishops’ Conference on Friday presented its plan to investigate clerical abuse, but critics say it is insufficient and disappointing.
Deep in Vatican Archives, Scholar Discovers ‘Flabbergasting’ Secrets
David Kertzer has spent decades excavating the Vatican’s hidden history, with his work winning a Pulitzer and capturing Hollywood’s attention. A new book examines Pope Pius XII’s role in the Holocaust.
Dozens of Migrants Die After Boat Sinks Off Tunisian Coast
The vessel carried about 100 people and had left from a Libyan port city.
Italy Seizes Superyacht Tied to Putin
Italian police boarded the yacht, the Scheherazade, late on Friday, ending what appeared to be preparations to set sail.
Putin-Linked Superyacht May Elude Sanctions, by Setting Sail
The Italian police are in a race to finish investigating a $700 million vessel thought to be the Russian president’s — before it’s out of their reach.
Italian Children to Be Given Mother’s and Father’s Surnames, Court Rules
The ruling overturns decades of patriarchal family legacy, which largely left women out of the decision-making process.
Ukraine War Divides Orthodox Faithful
Around the world, national churches, parishes and even families are reassessing relations with Patriarch Kirill of Moscow, who has encouraged Russia’s aggression.
Finland Seizes Artwork Suspected of Violating E.U. Sanctions on Russia
The art was being transported back to Russia after being featured in exhibitions in Italy and Japan, the Finnish customs service said.
Living With Gusto Despite a Rare, Fatal Disease, and Hunting for Answers
At 26, Sammy Basso is believed to be the oldest person with the disease Progeria. And now he’s researching it, hoping to find a treatment and the secrets of aging.