Claire Giangravé

• Prosecutors Request Arrest Warrant for Italian Financier Named in Vatican Scandals Tuesday, April 13, 2021
  Italian prosecutors have requested an arrest warrant for financier Gianluigi Torzi. Torzi, who is already embroiled in a legal battle with the Vatican’s judiciary for his alleged role in the...
• After Nice Attacks, Pope Francis and French Catholics Call for Peace with Muslims Friday, October 30, 2020
  Pope Francis and French Catholics are calling for peace with Muslims following a series of terror attacks on Thursday that left three dead.
• Clergy Shortage Grows to More Than 3k Catholics for Every Priest, Vatican Data Shows Monday, October 19, 2020
  New data shows that the number of Catholic clergy members has dramatically decreased in the last several years. From 2017 to 2018, there was a 2,675 person drop in the number of priests.
• Pompeo, On Impromptu Visit to Rome, Warns Vatican on China Deal Thursday, October 1, 2020
  Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made an impromptu visit to the Vatican on Wednesday and issued a stern reminder that faith leaders must “exercise a moral witness against the persecution of...
• Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Cardinal Named in Vatican Financial Scandals Friday, September 25, 2020
  On Thursday, Pope Francis reportedly accepted high-ranking-prelate Cardinal Angelo Becciu's resignation from his role as the head of the Vatican’s Congregation for the Causes of Saints. The Pope...
• Pope Francis Calls for a Day of Fasting and Prayer for Lebanon Thursday, September 3, 2020
  Pope Francis called for a day of prayer and fasting for Lebanon following a massive explosion that left dozens dead and thousands injured.
• Amid Pandemic, Domestic and Sexual Abuse Is Skyrocketing, Activists Worry That News Is Being Buried Monday, August 31, 2020
  Amid the pandemic, an upcoming presidential election and civil unrest, activists worry that sexual and domestic violence victims are being pushed to the wayside.
• Cathedral at Nantes Is Targeted by Arsonist, French Catholics Fear Their Religion Is under Attack Wednesday, July 29, 2020
  In light of a recent arson attack at the cathedral of Nantes, French Catholics fear that their religion may be in trouble.
• Vatican-Owned Hospital Makes History by Separating Conjoined Twins from Africa Friday, July 10, 2020
  A Vatican-owned hospital made history this week after doctors were able to successfully separate conjoined twins brought to Rome from the Central African Republic.
• Tour Guides for Vatican Museums Push for New Policies to Prevent Overcrowding following COVID-19 Thursday, July 9, 2020
  Following the coronavirus pandemic, tour guides for Vatican Museums are pushing for new policies that will prevent overcrowding.
• Amid Mounting Protests in the US, Pope Francis Calls for Unity in Diversity Wednesday, June 3, 2020
  During a Pentecost service over the weekend, Pope Francis called for unity following the death of George Floyd.
• With Two Swift Moves, Pope Francis Rekindles Hope for Financial Reform Tuesday, May 26, 2020
  Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Vatican has fallen on difficult financial times.
• Vatican Reiterates Two-State Solution as Israeli-Palestinian Relations Escalate Thursday, May 21, 2020
  Following the swearing-in of Israel's emergency government over the weekend, the Vatican issued a statement reinforcing its support for a two-state solution.
• Canadian Catholic Bishop Funds Research for a Safe and Efficient Coronavirus Vaccine Tuesday, May 12, 2020
  Archbishop J. Michael Miller of the Archdiocese of Vancouver, Canada, has chosen to financially support a research facility looking for a coronavirus vaccine, led by the immunologist Wilfred...
• With Caution and Concern, Catholic Masses Scheduled to Resume in Italy Friday, May 8, 2020
  A protocol allowing Catholic faithful to attend Mass was signed Thursday by Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte; the president of the Italian Bishops’ Conference (Cei), Cardinal Gualtiero Bassetti; and...
• Pope Francis and the Vatican Commit to Aiding Internally Displaced People Wednesday, May 6, 2020
  In a press conference on Tuesday, Pope Francis voiced his dedication to helping internally displaced people, especially amid the pandemic. 
• Rome's Parks Buzz as Italy Eases COVID-19 Restrictions, With Masses Coming Soon Tuesday, May 5, 2020
  On Monday, parks and streets were filled with people in Italy as the government began the implementation of "Phase Two" of its reopening plan.
• As Country Begins to Open, Italian Bishops Argue against Continued Ban on Masses Tuesday, April 28, 2020
  The leading coalition in Italy has decided that starting May 4, citizens will be able to leave the house freely without documentation and hold small weddings and funerals. Restaurants and other...