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Pope Francis, a romanticized papacy?

By Andrea Gagliarducci On 3 novembre 2014 · 16 Comments · In Vatican

Pope Francis’ new alleged declarations to the Italian journalist Eugenio Scalfari (who had not presented them as an interview) and the interpretation of the Pope’s words on evolution once more has rung the alarm bells on how much Pope Francis’ papacy is being romanticized. As if, through Pope Francis’ words, the secular [...]

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The synod’s risk: mismanaged expectations

By Andrea Gagliarducci On 13 ottobre 2014 · 5 Comments · In Vatican

Pope Francis gave a very clear indication of the method the synod should follow: bishops should speak frankly. Without any reverential fear. Even without being afraid of not coinciding with the Pope’s own opinion. The synodal fathers, instead, have opted for confidentiality. Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri, General Secretary of the Synod, warned them, «You [...]

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A Guiding Thread Links the Butler’s Trial With The Holy See’s International Agenda

By Andrea Gagliarducci On 1 ottobre 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Holy See

There is more than meets the eye in the trial of His Holiness Chamber Assistant Paolo Gabriele (for aggravated theft) and the Vatican Secretariat of State computer specialist Claudio Sciarpelletti (for abetting) that has just begun in the Vatican.  The case reveals a guiding thread that links the Vatican City State legal order [...]

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