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On Sistine Chapel’s 500th, Foot Traffic Remains a Threat
Originally Posted: 10/31/2012 - 3:53pm | Type: Blog

As Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday celebrated the 500th anniversary of the Renaissance masterpiece, the Vatican said the growing number of tourists who visit the historic site every year might eventually lead t ...

Vatican Says Unity With Traditionalist Society of St. Pius X Needs ‘Further Discussions’
Originally Posted: 05/17/2012 - 10:47am | Type: Blog

The Vatican's doctrinal office said “further discussions” will be needed with the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) in order to heal a decades-long split within the Roman Catholic Church. ...

Vatican Issues New Guidelines for Catholic Charities
Originally Posted: 05/03/2012 - 9:31am | Type: Blog

Under new rules announced on Wednesday (May 2), the Vatican will more closely oversee the operations of Caritas Internationalis, a global confederation of 162 national Catholic charities. ...