Claire Giangravé
Claire Giangravè is a Rome-based reporter for RNS, covering the Catholic Church and the Vatican. Before joining RNS in 2019, Giangravè was at Crux Catholic Media Inc., where she served as a faith and culture correspondent. She also previously worked at CNBC/Class Editori, ForexInfo.it, PBS and MSNBC News. She received her bachelor’s degree from Roma Tre University and her master’s degree in journalism from Boston University. Claire speaks Italian, English and French.
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Pope Francis apologizes for using homophobic slurs while saying ‘no’ to gay priests
By Claire Giangravé — May 28, 2024
(RNS) — The pope used the Italian term ‘frociaggine,’ a rarely used derogatory word to describe flamboyant gay attitudes.
Carbon-dating of ancient tunics of Saints Peter and John separates legend from reality
By Claire Giangravé — May 24, 2024
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Carbon-dating done by the Vatican Museums shows that the relics could not have belonged to the saints.
Pope Francis, Cardinal Parolin voice hope for future of Chinese-Vatican relations
By Claire Giangravé — May 21, 2024
(RNS) — The pope spoke at a conference underlining the need for Catholic faithful to balance faith and patriotic loyalty.
In interview, Pope Francis calls out ‘madness’ of US anti-immigrant policies
By Claire Giangravé — May 20, 2024
(RNS) — The pope criticized the stance by conservative prelates who are 'closed up in a dogmatic box.'
Vatican issues new norms to rein in supernatural phenomena
By Claire Giangravé — May 17, 2024
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Once left only to local bishops, the Vatican doctrinal office will now have the ultimate say on apparitions, miracles and the supernatural.
Blocked last year for his views on sexuality, theologian gets green light to head academy
By Claire Giangravé — May 13, 2024
(RNS) — While the Vatican never stated its objections to the Rev. Martin Lintner’s appointment, his writings on LGBTQ+ and queer issues were called into question.
Have the courage to have children despite climate change and wars, Pope Francis says
By Claire Giangravé — May 10, 2024
(RNS) — The pontiff asked nations to help women juggle motherhood and work, create job security for young people and help couples buy homes.
New crop of Swiss Guards prepares to serve the pope through hard work and listening
By Claire Giangravé — May 6, 2024
(RNS) — Swiss Guards may not have to go to battle for the pope, but they engage in spiritual war to help hopefuls coming to the Vatican.
Priests prepare to bring synodality from the Vatican to parishes around the world
By Claire Giangravé — May 2, 2024
(RNS) — Even as some Catholics look at the synod with skepticism, others don’t know what it means or haven’t heard of it at all. Pope Francis is tasking parish priests with changing that.
The Catholic Church wants to have a say on the future of AI
By Claire Giangravé — April 29, 2024
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — A handful of Catholic priests are meeting with AI programmers and execs in Silicon Valley to address the ethical consequences of artificial intelligence.
Vatican document on gender theory, surrogacy puzzles critics and advocates
By Claire Giangravé — April 15, 2024
(RNS) — Experts question whether the pope will leave hot-button issues for his successor to decide or if he is paving the way for doctrinal reform.
Experts call for Vatican judicial reforms to promote transparency and a fair trial
By Claire Giangravé — April 11, 2024
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Speakers at the conference said the institution still has a lot to do to better inform victims during canonical trials.
New Vatican document condemns gender theory, surrogacy
By Claire Giangravé — April 8, 2024
(RNS) — The new document takes a step back from the opening toward LGBTQ Catholics ushered in by Pope Francis.
Pope Francis: Cardinals ‘used me’ in 2005 in scheme to block Benedict XVI’s election
By Claire Giangravé — April 2, 2024
(RNS) — Pope Francis said he backed Benedict XVI’s election despite efforts to rig the 2005 conclave.
Pope Francis visits female penitentiary on Holy Thursday
By Claire Giangravé — March 28, 2024
(RNS) — For the first time, all 12 people who had their feet washed by the pope were women.
