This week, Pope Francis appointed 28 new consultants to the Vatican's Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, including experts in theology, canon law, and Scripture. The Pope also addressed the impact of organized crime, urging a focus on restoring the well-being of victims and communities. Meanwhile, the Vatican is cooperating with Italian authorities in investigating leaks related to last year's financial trial. Additionally, Pope Francis emphasized that science must serve human dignity, and the Holy See reiterated its support for nuclear non-proliferation at an international conference.

Andreas Thonhauser is EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief. He holds an MBA from WU Executive Academy and a Master’s in German Philology and Americanistics from the University of Vienna. He previously worked in media and as Director of External Affairs for a global human rights organization, and for several media outlets in Vienna, Austria.