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Will limbo be saved?

The Vatican is taking a good hard look at the eternal fate of unbaptized babies and a long-held theory that was never offical Church teaching.

Will Holy See be kicked out of U.N.?

Old argument that the Vatican should not be recognized by the world body holds no water, Church experts tell OSV

Wikileaks: ‘Secret’ cables reveal communication on Vatican

Openers column by John Norton. The Wikileaks/U.S. diplomatic dispatch controversy has made it to the Vatican

When Is a Teaching Infallible?

The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith clarifies

What's behind Vatican's decision to receive Anglicans

This article has free access for all visitors. By Austen Ivereigh. Apostolic constitution will open way for them to unite with Rome, but how many will make the leap.

Vatican's new justice and peace head outlines challenges

By Mary Shovlain. Exploitative economic practices, poor environmental stewardship challenge Church's mission he says

Vatican's ecumenist hails Orthodox 'breakthrough'

Full interview with Cardinal Walter Kasper. The role of the pope is still a sticking point, but complete agreement not necessary for Christian unity, Cardinal Kasper says.

Vatican-Israeli relations complex, but seen as improving

In Focus article. By Judith Sudilovsky. Pope Benedict could encounter Israelis who are not as warm toward him as they were to his predecessor

Vatican-Israeli negotiators report progress

By Judith Sudilovsky. After 18 years of meetings regarding legal and fiscal issues, they might be close to reaching agreements.

Vatican, biotech firm aim for stem cell paradigm shift

By Brian Fraga. Collaboration’s goal is to educate scientists and policymakers about advantages of adult cells

Vatican sees good and bad news on scandal

'This is all about sin,' says doctrine official, who cautions vigilance against possible recurrence of clergy sexual abuse.

Vatican Redefines Divine Mercy Sunday

By Robert Allard. Third edition of the Roman Missal includes liturgical title name change for Divine Mercy Sunday. (Subscription required)

Vatican meeting with Irish bishops disappoints victims

By Austen Ivereigh. They wanted concrete action, but papal letter may reveal a long-term plan to deal with the fallout

Vatican launches assessment of U.S. women's religious orders

This article has free access for all visitors. By Ann Carey. Citing declines, top Church official says 'all is not well with religious life in America'

Vatican issues revised priest sex abuse norms

This article has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. New provisions generally codify current practice, but spark firestorm by addressing women 'priests'

Vatican engages international Catholic bloggers in dialogue

By Brandon Vogt. On sidelines of beatification, 150 bloggers met with Vatican officials. (Subscription required)

Vatican council urges global financial reform

By OSV Staff. Document proposes tax on transactions, creation of global political authority

Vatican confirms fall papal trip to Germany

'Unsung hero' remembered

Archbishop Gennaro Verolino, a Vatican diplomat in Hungary, helped save the lives of countless Jews during Nazi persecution

Tremor in Italy's ties with Vatican, Italian Church

By Gerard O'Connell. In fallout, lay editor of Italy's daily newspaper resigns over 'disgusting' public allegations

Touring exhibit brings Vatican treasures to three U.S. cities

This article has free access for all visitors. By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. A touring exhibit containing more than 200 pieces of Vatican art and some never-before-seen works is making stops in three U.S. cities

The Pontifical Swiss Guard

By Annie Laura Smith. Who are they, and what is their mission.

The limits of war

Editorial

The Kennedy-Rauch annulment that never was

This article free for all visitors. Despite headlines that claimed the Vatican 'reversed' its decision, the couple's marriage wasn't annulled in 1996

The future of U.S. seminaries

This editorial column has free access for all visitors.

The challenge for Americans to identify as ‘Catholic first’

By John Norton. This week we report on the Vatican’s new document proposing solutions to the global financial crisis

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Survey: Most Catholics unaware of Mass revisions

By Melissa A. Cidade. Frequent Massgoers, older faithful more likely to know about new translation of Roman Missal

Sunday Celebrations and the Missions

Both the Vatican and the American bishops issue rites for ''Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest''

Snail's pace creeping through Vatican, some say

This article is free for all visitors. New changes to the conclave procedure reflect Pope Benedict XVI's thoughtful and careful manner. By Russell Shaw.

Series aims to strengthen tie between Church, culture

By Emily Stimpson. Goal of Vatican-sponsored events is to increase presence in U.S. mainstream

Roman postcards

A recent visit brought surprises, but some things never change in the Eternal City

Report finds U.S. seminaries generally healthy

By Ann Carey. But urges more moral theology, better seminarian oversight and bishop involvement

Protection measures for pontiff under review

By Tom Hoopes. Brazen Christmas Eve attack raises questions about how safe pope is when he is among pilgrims

Press gets it wrong

Editorial

Papal surprise

This editorial column has free access for all visitors. Pius XII has evolved into the symbol of all the Catholic Church has done wrong to the Jews in the past.

Our take: Benetton tweaks pope in controversial ad

Vatican condemns Italian ad campaign that depicts Pope Benedict XVI kissing a Muslim leader

Openers: Whether the Vatican is responsible for U.S. sex abuse

This column has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. Our London-based contributor, Austen Ivereigh, recently published in the Britain’s daily Guardian newspaper a striking commentary about the clerical sex abuse scandal

Openers: Welcoming 15 million new Catholics, and other fun facts

By John Norton. Every year about this time, the Vatican releases a new version of the Annuario Pontificio ("pontifical yearbook")

Openers: Capitulation or playing the game: The Vatican and media

This column has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. Debate on the way the Vatican released new norms on sex abuse

Newly appointed Vatican official's aim is to keep religious life vibrant

By Joseph O'Brien. Congregation’s new secretary on the visitation of women religious, sex abuse and renewal of orders

NBC consultant meets believers where they are

Father Thomas Williams says role as Vatican spokesperson lets him preach Gospel to masses.

Life at journey's end

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Legion of Christ digests Vatican mandate for 'revision'

By John Norton. Members react differently to news of papal delegate, 'in-depth' changes

Key official: Pope tough on clerical sex abuse

By Gianni Cardinale. In unusual interview, Vatican ‘prosecutor’ details steps taken to address cases of priestly sexual abuse from around the world

John Norton: Lessons at press conferences with the pope at 36,000 feet

In his quarter-century pontificate, Blessed John Paul II broke plenty of records and recorded plenty of papal “firsts.”

Investigations have some Religious on edge

This article has free access for all visitors. By Valerie Schmalz. Vatican’s apostolic visitation and inquiry of umbrella group of sisters aim to look at future of religious vocations in the United States

In Focus: Clash of Cultures

This article has free access for all visitors. By Russell Shaw. Mutual incomprehension between journalists and the Vatican has been central to the blunders and hostilities in sex abuse coverage

Greg Erlandson: Postcards from Rome

Communist demonstrations, the downfall of an aging satyr of a prime minister and Golden Arches

French nun who served in U.S. to be canonized

This article free to registered users. By Barry Michaels. Mother Theodore Guerin arrived here in 1840, founded schools and witnessed to the faith against anti-Catholics

FDR's dedication to ordinary people

By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. He gave them a place in government that had never been reached

Explore Rome's underground sacred spaces

By Emily Stimpson. Beneath the city streets of the world’s Christian capital lie ancient hidden histories and sacred sites like the tombs of early martyrs. (Subscription required)

Embracing Muslims

"Pastoral Answers" columnist Msgr. M. Francis Mannion explains how the belief that Abrahamic faiths share the belief in one merciful and just God came from Vatican II.

Editorial: Vatican's controversial call for financial reform

Anyone who has been listening only to the political debate in this country likely will be shocked at the scale and scope of the Vatican’s suggestions.

Editorial: Restoring order in the Legion

This editorial column has free access for all visitors. It would be a mistake to think that minor tweaks will be enough to accomplish renewal.

Editorial: Catholic response to bin Laden's death

That irony won’t be lost on Christians, to whom Jesus left the almost impossible admonition to love their enemies.

Editorial: Caring for poor is non-negotiable

‘We need ... a healthy anxiety in face of the fearful misery there is in the world.’

Editorial: Being accountable for abuse

We need to eradicate the attitudes that allowed this crisis to develop.

Decoding Vatican II

One history of council is a partisan tale of ancient battles still being fought in Church.

Decoding accusations against Pope Benedict

This article has free access for all visitors. By Sandro Magister. A veteran Vatican watcher describes culture of clerical sex abuse, reporting

Church recovers some influence in Cuba

By María de Lourdes Ruiz Scaperlanda. Release of political prisoner follows meetings with local Church leaders, Vatican official's visit

Catholic identity of Church relief groups debated

By Scott Alessi. As some critique Church charities as becoming too secular, new group twins evangelization and relief. (Subscription required)

Catholic Church is the one Christ founded on earth

Vatican document is the Church saying that she, not dissenting theologians, gets to say what her own teachings actually mean

Cardinal Bertone named Vatican secretary of state

Cardinal Bertone named Vatican secretary of state.

Bioethics, marriage issues topic of documents

Vatican congregation updating instruction Donum Vitae in light of recent threats to life.

Assumptions without a proof

The Vatican's liturgical chief responds to 'The Da Vinci Code' and offers his own assessment of Pope Benedict XVI's first year in office

Archbishop Sheen's sainthood cause takes next step

Diocese of Peoria ends its investigation of his life, works and virtues

A genius rises from impoverished childhood

The poor policeman's son from Bavaria may be 'the Mozart of theology,' but he has not forgotten his humble roots