Unexpected: Vatican court rules trial against Cardinal Becciu partially invalid and orders a retrial

Mar 17, 2026 18:07

ZENIT Staff

Cardinal Angelo Becciu © Vatican Media

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“Pope Francis’ role” becomes central theme in new phase of trial against Cardinal Becciu and others

For the defense, these rescripts are the original sin of the entire process.

Feb 05, 2026 17:05

ZENIT Staff

Vatican City

Vatican Begins Restoration Work on Michelangelo’s Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel

The Sistine Chapel will remain open at all times, welcoming the faithful and visitors, while restorers from the Painting and Wood Restoration Laboratory of the Vatican Museums will carry out the cleaning operations.

Feb 02, 2026 19:13

ZENIT Staff

Vatican City

A restaurant on the terrace of St. Peter’s Basilica? The Vatican Basilica clarifies the rumors

No Rooftop Bistro at St. Peter’s: Vatican Clarifies Plans to Ease Crowds on the Basilica Terrace

Jan 29, 2026 18:50

ZENIT Staff

Vatican City

Federico Lombardi Leaves the Ratzinger-Benedict XVI Foundation; Roberto Regoli Takes His Place.

The Vatican Secretariat of State, which oversees the Foundation, has ordered its renewal and the necessary modifications.

Jan 27, 2026 22:36

ZENIT Staff

Vatican City

Vatican responds to survey reporting dissatisfaction among some employees: there is no widespread discontent

Speaking to Vatican News, Monsignor Marco Sprizzi, president of the Office of Labor of the Apostolic See (ULSA)—the body responsible for regulating employment relations within Vatican institutions—sought to put the survey into perspective.

Jan 27, 2026 09:23

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Unexpected: Vatican court rules trial against Cardinal Becciu partially invalid and orders a retrial

After repeated acts of desecration, this is how the main altar of the Vatican basilica is being secured

Some reflections with you on the relationship between the administration of justice and the value of unity, according to Pope Leo XIV

A Barracks for the 21st Century: How the Vatican Plans to Rebuild the Home of the Swiss Guard

Digital, cultural, conservation, and even interactive: these are the projects launched to mark the 400th anniversary of St. Peter’s Basilica

Epstein’s documents, Pope Francis, and what they say about the Vatican

The Vatican Bank Enters the Era of Faith-Based Benchmarks

“Pope Francis’ role” becomes central theme in new phase of trial against Cardinal Becciu and others

Vatican Begins Restoration Work on Michelangelo’s Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel

A restaurant on the terrace of St. Peter’s Basilica? The Vatican Basilica clarifies the rumors

Federico Lombardi Leaves the Ratzinger-Benedict XVI Foundation; Roberto Regoli Takes His Place.

Vatican responds to survey reporting dissatisfaction among some employees: there is no widespread discontent