Q: What is the Pontifical Yearbook?
A: The Pontifical Yearbook is an annual Vatican directory that provides reliable, up-to-date information about the Catholic Church’s structures, statistics, and members worldwide.
Q: What new development has occurred with the Pontifical Yearbook?
A: The Vatican has launched the first-ever digital version of the Pontifical Yearbook, accessible via web and app for an annual subscription.
Q: What kind of information is included in the Pontifical Yearbook?
A: It contains Church statistics, names and contacts of bishops, information about Holy See departments, data on Catholic dioceses and missions, and details about the pope and cardinals.
Q: What are the main advantages of the digital version?
A: The digital version allows for easy searching of information and real-time updates, which was not possible with the traditional print edition without manual insertions.
Q: Who is responsible for publishing the Pontifical Yearbook?
A: The Vatican’s Secretariat of State is responsible for publishing the Pontifical Yearbook, both the print and new digital versions.
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