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Can the Jesus’ infancy narratives be a reason for controversy?

By Andrea Gagliarducci On 26 novembre 2012 · 1 Comment · In Vatican

It is entitled Jesus of Nazareth. The Infancy Narratives and it is the last book written by Joseph Ratzinger. Today, Ratzinger is Benedict XVI. But the Pope wanted to delink his theological book from the Papal magisterium. «In order to promote a freer and lively discussion,» Ratzinger said when the first of [...]

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Vatileaks outcomes. Understanding the latest appointments

By Andrea Gagliarducci On 19 novembre 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Vatican

What has resulted from Vatileaks? First of all, isolating the Pope from its collaborators.  Who, after the leaking of documents –even if inconsequential– will dare to write freely to the Pontiff? Secondly, Vatileaks gave rise to a climate of suspicion that is seemingly favoring the return of the Vatican Old Guard.  This [...]

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The Vatican is steadily becoming more and more transparent. Proof of it is the appointment of an international expert to head its Authority for Financial Information.

By Andrea Gagliarducci On 12 novembre 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Holy See

René Bruelhart is the new director of the Authority for Financial Information (AIF).  It is a significant appointment –it shows that the Holy See is moving towards full adherence to international transparency standards.  MONEYVAL’s Plenary Assembly – the body of the Council of Europe that evaluates if its member states are meeting [...]

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Does the Church lack prophetic vision?

By Andrea Gagliarducci On 5 novembre 2012 · 1 Comment · In church

At the end of the synod for the new evangelization, Benedict XVI personally announced that soon seminaries will be under the administration of the Congregation for the Clergy.  Currently, seminaries are under the administration of the Congregation for Catholic Education.  Soon, a Papal motu proprio will explain the motives leading to this decision.  [...]

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