Recent vatican news

Here are some recent news stories from the Vatican:

  1. Pope Francis appoints new cardinals: On November 28, 2020, Pope Francis announced the appointment of 13 new cardinals, including several bishops from around the world. The new cardinals will be formally installed on November 28, 2021.
  2. Vatican City State becomes a signatory to the Paris Agreement: On November 4, 2020, Vatican City State officially became a signatory to the Paris Agreement, committing to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and address climate change.
  3. Pope Francis meets with Russian Orthodox Patriarch: On February 12, 2021, Pope Francis met with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill in the Vatican, marking the first meeting between the two leaders in over a decade. The meeting aimed to strengthen ties between the two churches.
  4. Vatican launches investigation into financial irregularities: In January 2021, the Vatican launched an investigation into financial irregularities within the Secretariat for the Economy, which is responsible for managing the Vatican's finances.
  5. Pope Francis appoints new Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith: On January 4, 2021, Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Luis Ladaria Ferrer as the new Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, replacing Cardinal Gerhard Müller.
  6. Vatican and China sign historic agreement on bishop appointments: On September 22, 2018, the Vatican and China signed a historic agreement on the appointment of bishops, marking a significant step towards improving relations between the two countries.
  7. Pope Francis canonizes two new saints: On October 12, 2020, Pope Francis canonized two new saints: Mother Teresa of Calcutta and Pope Paul VI.
  8. Vatican announces plans to open new museums and exhibitions: In 2020, the Vatican announced plans to open new museums and exhibitions, including a new museum dedicated to the life and legacy of Pope John Paul II.
  9. Pope Francis meets with leaders of the World Council of Churches: On February 18, 2020, Pope Francis met with leaders of the World Council of Churches, marking the first meeting between the two organizations in over 50 years.
  10. Vatican launches new initiative to combat human trafficking: In 2020, the Vatican launched a new initiative to combat human trafficking, including a new website and a series of events to raise awareness about the issue.

These are just a few examples of recent news stories from the Vatican. If you're looking for more information, I recommend checking out the official Vatican website or reputable news sources such as Catholic News Service or Crux.