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PulitzerPrize- Winning Historian Details Pius XII’s Troubling Alliances With Mussolini, Hitler

New book examines the controversial WWII legacy of the pontiff known as “Hitler's Pope.” 

Zenger · Jun 13, 2022

Decks cleared for Bishop Franco to take up administrative powers

Bishop Franco Mulakkal, who was relieved of his pastoral responsibilities by the Pope in 2018, currently holds the title but with no administrative powers

The Hindu · Jun 12, 2022

Pope Apologizes for Having to Cancel Africa Trip

Pope Francis apologized to the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan on Sunday for having to cancel his visit because of walking problems, and said he was hopeful his condition would improve. The Vatican announced on Thursday that the July 2-7 trip had been postponed indefinitely…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 12, 2022

Knee problem forces Pope Francis to cancel July Africa trip

Pope Francis' July 2-7 trip to Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan has been cancelled because of the 85-year-old pontiff's knee ailment, the Vatican said on Friday.

Reuters · Jun 10, 2022

Pope cancels trip to Congo and South Sudan due to knee issue

Pope Francis has canceled his planned July trip to Congo and South Sudan on doctors' orders because of ongoing knee problems

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022

Holocaust memorial chairman thanks pope for opening archives

The chairman of the Israel's Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial says he thanked Pope Francis, in their talks on Thursday, at the Vatican, for letting scholars have access to the Holy See's World War II archives

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022

Pope Francis fueling increased speculation on future of his pontificate

Italian and Catholic media have been rife with unsourced speculation that the 85-year-old Francis might be planning to follow in Benedict’s footsteps, given his increased mobility problems that have forced him to use a wheelchair for the last month.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 8, 2022

Vatican's Pius XII archives begin to shed light on WWII pope

The first scholarship is beginning to emerge about the World War II-era Pope Pius XII, two years after the Vatican opened its archives

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022

Broker blames 'irrational' Vatican choices for London losses

One of the principal figures in the Vatican’s bungled London real estate venture says the Holy See would have turned a profit on its valuable investment if it hadn’t pulled its money out of a fund prematurely

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022

Delegation of priests to meet Cardinal Sandri in Vatican

Discussions to be held on implementation of unified Mass system

The Hindu · Jun 6, 2022