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Pope Francis, unpredictability as a criterion

By Andrea Gagliarducci On 25 settembre 2023 · 3 Comments · In Vatican

Probably, the biggest mistake that has been made in trying to interpret Pope Francis is to look for a standard criterion for his decisions. Because, looking at the facts, Pope Francis’s only standard is the achievement of the short-term objectives he sets for himself. There is no long-term criterion, and there is no defined [...]

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Pope Francis, the secret and the debate on the Synod

By Andrea Gagliarducci On 18 settembre 2023 · 2 Comments · In Vatican

The news that Pope Francis could establish papal secrecy in the synodal debate has created a bit of a stir. For now, the regulations of the Synod have not yet been published, and there could be some procedural changes, especially regarding the methods of participation in the debate and voting. However, the fact [...]

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Pope Francis, press conferences as a form of government

By Andrea Gagliarducci On 11 settembre 2023 · 2 Comments · In Vatican

Pope Francis’ in-flight press conferences must always be followed carefully. Speaking spontaneously and without filters, Pope Francis shows himself candidly, explains his reasoning, and highlights what he plans to do. Pope Francis has always said that he does not like talking to journalists and that he rarely did so when he was the archbishop [...]

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Pope Francis, pragmatic or fluid diplomacy?

By Andrea Gagliarducci On 4 settembre 2023 · 2 Comments · In Vatican

Pope Francis’ words about “Mother Russia,” and Catherine and Peter the Great, addressed to a group of young Russians via videoconference on August 25, were not appreciated in Ukraine. There have been government protests, protests from the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, and a Vatican reply by the nunciature and then from the Holy [...]

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Pope Francis and the second part of Laudato Si

By Andrea Gagliarducci On 28 agosto 2023 · 3 Comments · In Vatican

Last week, Pope Francis surprisingly announced that he is writing a second part of Laudato Si’ to bring it up to date with current issues. Subsequently, the Holy See Press Office specified that it was a further environmental update on problems. It is interesting news because it says something about this pontificate.

First of all, [...]

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Pope Francis, towards Consistory and Synod

By Andrea Gagliarducci On 21 agosto 2023 · 2 Comments · In Vatican

Some compare the pontificate of Pope Francis to an epochal change that cannot be perceived by a “bubble” of observers. It is true that Pope Francis, in these ten years of his pontificate, has revolutionized many things, primarily based on his practical sense and his way of seeing things. It is not true, however, [...]

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Pope Francis and the need for context

By Andrea Gagliarducci On 14 agosto 2023 · 4 Comments · In Vatican

Pope Francis’ letter to the priests of the Diocese of Rome on August 7 arrived almost unexpectedly. Nothing suggested that the Pope needed to write to the priests of the diocese he presides over, and it was not an special occasion. And that is why the letter is particularly relevant. Because, as always, [...]

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Pope Francis, the restructuring of culture that begins with his family

By Andrea Gagliarducci On 7 agosto 2023 · 7 Comments · In Vatican

The trip to Portugal for World Youth Day, and the press conference on the plane, are the Vatican news with the most significant exposure in the media. Yet, last week, a rumor, an appointment, and a data point, showed how Pope Francis is directing a definitive change of pace, once again centralizing control on [...]

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Pope Francis, towards a significant changing of the guard?

By Andrea Gagliarducci On 31 luglio 2023 · 4 Comments · In Vatican

During the month of July, Pope Francis was not expected to have audiences, with some exceptions. But, in the last part of the month, he had meetings with young pilgrims who passed through Rome before going to World Youth Day. Monsignor Leonardo Sapienza, the regent of the Papal Household, who in recent years has [...]

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Pope Francis, the future of the Holy See

By Andrea Gagliarducci On 24 luglio 2023 · 2 Comments · In Vatican

Perhaps the real problem of the Church after Pope Francis will not be the doctrine, the loss of a charismatic figure like the Pope, or the governance of the Church. Perhaps the real problem will be the weakening of the Holy See, the institution called upon to guarantee freedom for the faithful all over [...]

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