Rupnik and his companions occupy convent near Rome. Cardinal De Donatis is director
The convent of Montefiolo, in Sabina, where the Pope's former Vicar for Rome has built a luxurious apartment, will become the new headquarters of the former Jesuits of the Aletti Centre. With the relative expulsion of the nuns who live there. Our report.
Pope creates new commission to resolve Vatican debt problems
With a special chirograph, Francis is setting up a new organisation to "raise funds from willing donors". To keep his promise to give to the poor, he has to beg from the rich. And even if Latin is no longer fashionable... pecunia non olet.
From Satanist to Saint, the parable of Bartolo Longo
Green light from Pope Francis: the founder of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Pompeii is on his way to sainthood. A fall into Satanism, a return to the faith, the spread of the Rosary and many other works of charity: the extraordinary life of Blessed Bartolo Longo.
Everyone is praying for the Pope, but 'only' for his recovery.
The appeals for prayers for the Pope's physical health seem to forget what is most important for an 88-year-old man who, sooner or later, will come to the end of his earthly journey: the graces needed to win the final battle. The decisive battle for him and for all.
Elizabeth Seton, the saint of Wall Street
14 September 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the canonisation of Elizabeth Seton, the first American-born woman to be declared a saint. Attracted by the piety of some Italian friends, she converted to Catholicism. She founded schools and the first religious order in the United States.
Cardinals under the microscope: a website reveals what conclave candidates think
Not predictions, but thoughtful profiles: The College of Cardinals Report examines the spirituality, doctrine and governance of an ever-growing number of cardinals. The editors, Edward Pentin and Diane Montagna, also explain that the last decade has provided few opportunities for Cardinals to know each other.
Pope's video at music festival highlights Vatican's communication failure
Fake, recycled or invented? A video message of Pope Francis at Italy’s famous music festival two days ago has provoked a new mess that highlights the failure of Vatican communication.
Final sentence and 'flight to Rome', the Zanchetta scandal persists
Four years and six months for the Argentinean bishop protected by Pope Francis. For the judges, he is in Rome undergoing treatment at the Gemelli hospital, but no one has seen him. Meanwhile, in Argentina, the faithful are protesting to his successor about unheard appeals. The testimonies of the victims.
Lourdes doctor: 'This is how 71st miracle was recognised'
This is the 71st officially recognised miracle by grace of Our Lady of Lourdes: the healing of John Traynor, an English sailor paralysed in both legs, who was cured during a pilgrimage to Lourdes in 1923. Dr Alessandro de Franciscis, director of the Medical Records Office, explains to Niedziela how this recognition came about - 101 years later.
Široki Brijeg, the blood of Franciscan martyrs shaped Herzegovina’s identity
On 7 February 1945, twelve Franciscans from the convent of Široki Brijeg were slaughtered by Tito’s partisans. By the end of the Second World War, 66 Franciscans had been killed in the Province of Herzegovina alone. The communists wrongly thought killing them would destroy the Catholic culture of the people educated in Široki Brijeg. But the blood of these martyrs has become the seed for new vocations.
Suspicion bishops’ in fighting lies behind Cipriani case
The attack by the Peruvian Bishops' Conference on a media scoop describing alleged abuse by the Archbishop of Lima smacks of revenge. He protests his innocence and answers the media and his brothers point by point.
Sexual scandals in Benedictine monastery blocks Cardinal Schönborn’s succession
Dom Bernhard Eckerstorfer's long-awaited promotion to the chair of Vienna was aborted probably due to some links to the affair of Dom Quartier, a monk accused of sexually abusing another male.
