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Pope Francis creates 21 new cardinals who will help him to reform the church and cement his legacy
Pope Francis has presided over a ceremony to create 21 new cardinals
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Women's voices and votes loom large as pope is set to open a Vatican meeting on church's future
Pope Francis will open this week a global gathering of Catholic bishops and laypeople to discuss the future of the church
October 02, 2023
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Pope suggests blessings for same-sex unions possible in response to 5 conservative cardinals
Pope Francis has suggested there might be ways to bless same-sex unions
October 02, 2023
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Conservatives challenge pope on women, same-sex couples before Vatican meeting
Conservative Catholics have launched a barrage of challenges before a big Vatican meeting, with five cardinals demanding clarifications on same-sex couples
April 26, 2024
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Clergy abuse survivors propose new 'zero tolerance' law following outcry over Vatican appointment
Clergy sexual abuse survivors have unveiled a proposed new church law calling for the permanent removal of abusive priests and superiors who covered for them
October 02, 2023
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Pope Francis opens a big Vatican meeting on the church's future and says 'everyone' is welcome
Pope Francis has opened a big meeting on the future of the Catholic Church
October 04, 2023
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Pope's big synod on church future produces first document, but differences remain over role of women
Pope Francis’ big meeting on the future of the Catholic Church is heading into its final stretch
October 25, 2023
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In a first, pope to have day of private meetings with world leaders in Dubai
Pope Francis will have nearly an entire day of bilateral meetings with world leaders attending the COP28 climate conference in Dubai next month, according
April 26, 2024
Asia|News|World
The head of China’s state-backed Catholic church begins historic trip to Hong Kong
The head of the Catholic church in China has begun a trip to Hong Kong at the invitation of the city’s pope-appointed Roman Catholic cardinal, marking the first official visit by a Beijing bishop in history
November 14, 2023
Crime|News|Opinion
Closing arguments in Vatican trial seek to expose problems in the city state's legal system
Lawyers for a once-powerful cardinal have accused Vatican prosecutors of being “prisoners to their completely shattered theory" in closing arguments of a trial that has raised fundamental questions about the rule of law in the city state
November 22, 2023
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Pope Francis has a hospital checkup after coming down with the flu
The Vatican says Pope Francis went to the hospital for tests after he came down with the flu
November 25, 2023
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Pope Francis getting antibiotics intravenously for lung problem, limiting appointments, Vatican says
The Vatican says Pope Francis is receiving antibiotics intravenously to treat a lung inflammation but that he doesn't have pneumonia
November 27, 2023
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Pope punishes leading critic Cardinal Burke in second action against conservative American prelates
Pope Francis has decided to take measures to punish Cardinal Raymond Burke, who is one of his highest-ranking critics
November 28, 2023
Environment|Health|News|World
Pope cancels trip to Dubai for UN climate conference on doctors' orders while recovering from flu
Pope Francis has canceled his trip to Dubai for the U.N. climate conference on doctors’ orders
November 28, 2023
Environment|Health|News|World
Pope Francis makes his first public appearances since being stricken by bronchitis
Pope Francis has made his first public appearance outdoors since being stricken by bronchitis two weeks ago, which forced him to cancel a planned trip to the COP-28 climate conference in Dubai
December 08, 2023
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Cardinal is convicted of embezzlement in big Vatican financial trial, sentenced to 5½ years
A Vatican tribunal has convicted a cardinal of embezzlement and sentenced him to 5 ½ years in prison in one of several verdicts handed down in a complicated financial trial that aired the city state’s dirty laundry and tested its justice system
December 16, 2023
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Pope Francis' 87th birthday closes out a big year of efforts to reform the church, cement his legacy
Pope Francis is marking a birthday
December 17, 2023
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Vatican prosecutor appeals verdict that largely dismantled his fraud case but convicted cardinal
The Vatican’s chief prosecutor has appealed a court verdict that largely dismantled his theory of a grand conspiracy to defraud the Holy See of millions of euros
December 22, 2023
Europe|News|Opinion|World
Vatican to publish never-before-seen homilies by Pope Benedict XVI during his 10-year retirement
The Vatican next year will publish a collection of never-before-seen homilies delivered by the late Pope Benedict XVI
December 23, 2023
Europe|News|World
Vatican concludes former Minnesota archbishop acted imprudently but committed no crimes
The Vatican has concluded a lengthy investigation into allegations of misconduct by Archbishop John Nienstedt, the former leader of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
January 05, 2024
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Africa's Catholic hierarchy refuses same-sex blessings, says such unions are contrary to God's will
In the greatest rebuke yet to Pope Francis, the Catholic bishops of Africa and Madagascar have issued a unified statement refusing to follow his declaration allowing priests to offer blessings to same-sex couples
January 11, 2024
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Nicaraguan Bishop Rolando Álvarez and 18 priests arrive in Rome from prison, guests of Vatican
The Vatican says Nicaraguan Bishop Rolando Álvarez and 18 Catholic clergy members from the Latin American country have arrived in Rome and are guests of the Holy See
January 14, 2024
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Pope says he hopes to keep promise to visit native Argentina for first time since becoming pontiff
Pope Francis says if he can, he'll keep a promise to visit his native Argentina in the second half of this year
January 14, 2024
Opinion|Technology
The Vatican's top expert on AI ethics is a friar from a medieval Franciscan order
As artificial intelligence's impact on society receives more scrutiny, a Franciscan friar who preaches a message of ethics in technology has gained some powerful listeners
January 18, 2024
Asia|News|World
Pope meets Vietnam political delegation, wants to visit the country
Pope Francis met a delegation from Vietnam's Communist Party on Thursday and the Vatican's foreign minister said the pontiff was keen to visit the Southeast
April 26, 2024
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Europe should boycott Alabama over nitrogen execution - peace group
A peace group with close ties to the Vatican said on Tuesday it will appeal to European businesses and tourists to boycott the U.S. state of Alabama if it went
January 23, 2024
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Pope canonizes Argentina's first female saint as the country's libertarian president Milei looks on
Argentina’s faith and politics have come together at the Vatican
February 11, 2024
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Nicaragua's crackdown on Catholic Church spreads fear among the faithful, there and in exile
Nineteen priests kicked out of the country, dozens of incidents of harassment and church desecrations, rural areas lacking worship and social services
February 11, 2024
Americas|World
After embrace, pope and Argentina's Milei meet amid speculation Francis might finally go home
Despite their rocky start, Argentine President Javier Milei and Pope Francis appear to have hit it off
February 12, 2024
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Vatican unveils Pope Francis' new popemobile, an all-electric Mercedes
The Vatican on Wednesday unveiled a new open-top popemobile, an all-electric Mercedes-Benz that Pope Francis will use when he greets pilgrims in St.
December 04, 2024
MidEast|News|World
Israel complains after Vatican denounces 'carnage' and disproportionate response in Gaza
Israel has formally complained after a senior Vatican official spoke of “carnage” in Gaza
February 15, 2024
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Long after pope's abuse summit, victims still traumatized by the system meant to address their cases
Five years ago this week, Pope Francis convened an unprecedented summit of bishops from around the world to impress on them that clergy abuse was a global problem and that they needed to do something about it
February 20, 2024
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Woman who says she was abused spiritually and sexually by a once-famous Jesuit demands transparency
One of the first women who accused a once-exalted Jesuit artist of spiritual, psychological and sexual abuse has gone public
February 21, 2024
Europe|Health|News|World
The pope delivers Sunday prayers from the Vatican window a day after suffering a mild flu
Pope Francis was well enough to celebrate his weekly Angelus prayer from the Vatican window overlooking St. Peter’s Square, a day after cancelling his engagements because of a mild flu
February 25, 2024
Europe|News|World
Pope Francis' 'white flag' comment is met by criticism from Ukraine and allies
Ukrainian and allied officials have criticized Pope Francis for saying that Kyiv should have the “courage” to negotiate an end to the war with Russia, a statement many interpreted as a call on Ukraine to surrender
March 10, 2024
Arts|Europe
The Vatican unveils its project for the Venice Biennale of Art: inside a women's prison
The Vatican has unveiled a groundbreaking project for the upcoming Venice Biennale of Art: It is mounting a multimedia installation inside Venice’s Giudecca women’s prison
March 11, 2024
Crime|Europe|World
Italy abuse case highlights how scandal slowly beginning to come to light in pope's backyard
The clergy sexual abuse scandal is slowly gathering steam in Italy
March 11, 2024
Health|News|World
Pope acknowledges criticism, health issues but says in upcoming memoir he has no plans to retire
Pope Francis says he has no plans to resign and isn’t suffering from any health problems that would require doing so
March 14, 2024
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Pope Francis skips Palm Sunday homily at start of busy Holy Week that will test his health
Pope Francis has decided at the last minute to skip his homily during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square
March 24, 2024
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Pope, looking strong, washes feet of 12 women at Rome prison from his wheelchair
Pope Francis has washed and kissed the feet of 12 women inmates at a Rome prison
March 28, 2024
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Pope skips Good Friday event to preserve health ahead of Easter, Vatican says
The Vatican says Pope Francis is skipping the traditional Good Friday procession at Rome’s Colosseum to protect his health, adding to concerns about his frail condition during a particularly busy liturgical period
March 29, 2024
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Vatican confirms pope will preside over Easter Vigil after he skipped Good Friday at last minute
The Vatican has confirmed Pope Francis will preside over the Easter Vigil service on Saturday night
March 30, 2024
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Pope overcomes health concerns, presides over blustery Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square
Pope Francis appears to have overcome concerns about his health to preside over Easter Sunday Mass
March 31, 2024
Europe|News|Opinion
Pope exposes confidential details of past conclaves and settles scores with Pope Benedict XVI's aide
Pope Francis has exposed the political “maneuvers” used to sway votes during the two most recent elections of popes in a book-length interview
April 02, 2024
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Right to children or children’s rights? Surrogacy debate comes to a head in Rome
An international campaign to ban surrogacy has received a strong endorsement from the Vatican
April 05, 2024
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Vatican blasts sex change surgery, surrogacy and gender theory as grave threats to human dignity
The Vatican has declared that sex change operations and surrogacy are grave threats to human dignity
April 08, 2024
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Transgender Catholics say new Vatican document shows no understanding of their lives
Transgender Catholics are voicing disappointment with a new Vatican document rejecting the fundamental concept of changing one’s biological sex
April 08, 2024
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Transgender inclusion? World's major religions take varying stances on policies toward trans people
The Vatican has issued a new document rejecting the concept of changing one’s biological sex
April 09, 2024
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Vatican complains after French court rules in favor of nun dismissed from religious order
The Holy See has formally protested to France after a French court ruled that a former high-ranking Vatican official was liable for what the court determined to be the wrongful dismissal of a nun from a religious order
April 13, 2024
Crime|Europe|Uncategorized
Italian police arrests 'most wanted' US fugitive in St Peter's Square
Italian police arrested last week a "most wanted" U.S. fugitive who was carrying three concealed knives in a crowded St Peter's Square outside the Vatican, a judicial source said on
April 18, 2024
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Maurizio Cattalan, Zoe Soldana collaborate in iconoclastic Vatican exhibition inside women’s prison
A pair of nude feet — dirty, wounded and vulnerable — are painted on the façade of the Venice women’s prison chapel
April 19, 2024
Business|Science|Technology
Cisco Systems joins Microsoft, IBM in Vatican pledge to ensure ethical use and development of AI
Tech giant Cisco Systems has joined Microsoft and IBM in signing onto a Vatican-sponsored pledge to ensure artificial intelligence is developed and used ethically
April 24, 2024
Arts|Europe|Travel|World
Pope visits Venice to speak to artists and inmates and finds a city taxing day-trippers like him
Pope Francis is traveling to Venice to visit the Holy See’s pavilion for this year’s Venice Biennale
April 28, 2024
Europe|World
Ukrainian official discusses taken children with Vatican envoy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's chief of staff thanked a Vatican envoy on Tuesday for his efforts in trying to bring home thousands of children forcibly taken to Russia and asked
May 15, 2024
Arts|Europe|News
Pope Francis visits Venice, says his work isn't easy
Pope Francis made his first trip out of Rome for seven months on Sunday with a packed visit to Venice that took in an art exhibition, a prison and a Mass, with the 87-
May 14, 2024
Crime|News
Expanding clergy sexual abuse probe targets New Orleans Catholic church leaders
Authorities are expanding their investigation of clergy sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic Church in New Orleans to include church leaders suspected of shielding predatory priests and failing to report crimes to law enforcement
May 01, 2024
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New members of elite Swiss Guard sworn in to protect the pope
Maximilian Fischer, 20, is one of the new recruits to an institution that has been protecting popes since the 16th century - the Swiss Guard.
May 22, 2024
Europe|News
Holy Year or holy mess, Vatican and Rome begin dash to 2025 Jubilee with papal bull, construction
The Vatican has crossed a key milestone in the runup to its 2025 Jubilee with the promulgation of the official decree establishing the Holy Year
May 09, 2024
Lifestyle|World
Vatican Museums staff challenge the pope with a legal bid for better terms and treatment
Forty-nine employees of the Vatican Museums have filed a class-action complaint with the Vatican administration demanding better seniority, leave and overtime benefits
May 13, 2024
MidEast|News|World
Israel protests after Nobel laureate denounces Gaza invasion at Vatican
Israel's Embassy to the Holy See issued a protest on Monday after a Yemeni Nobel Prize winner accused Israel of "genocide" in Gaza during an event hosted by the Vatican.
May 28, 2024
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Pope Francis says US Catholic conservatives have 'suicidal attitude'
Pope Francis said his conservative critics within the Roman Catholic Church in the United States are trapped in a "suicidal attitude," according to an interview with CBS.
May 31, 2024
Europe|News|World
Pope Francis to visit Turkey next year, Ecumenical Patriarch says
Pope Francis is planning to visit Turkey next year to mark the anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea, the spiritual head of the world's Orthodox Christians said on Thursday.
May 31, 2024
Europe|News|World
Vatican moves to adapt to hoaxes, Internet and overhauls its process for evaluating visions of Mary
The Vatican has radically reformed its process for evaluating alleged visions of the Virgin Mary, weeping statues and other seemingly supernatural phenomena
May 17, 2024
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Vatican tightens procedures on supposed 'supernatural events'
The Vatican on Friday tightened procedures for evaluating reported supernatural events such as weeping Madonnas and blood-dripping crucifixes that have for
June 03, 2024
News
Some of the Catholic Church's best-known approved, and not approved, reports of apparitions of Mary
The Vatican has revised how it evaluates purported supernatural events, such as reported visions of the Virgin Mary, to guard against hoaxes and account for news going viral
May 17, 2024
Crime|News|World
Vatican investigation absolves Canadian cardinal in assault case
An investigation ordered by Pope Francis has cleared Canadian Cardinal Gerald Lacroix of wrongdoing after he was named in a class-action lawsuit that alleged sexual assault,
June 05, 2024
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Vatican wants to upgrade relations with China, top cardinal says
The Vatican would like to establish a permanent office in China in what would be a major upgrade of diplomatic relations with Beijing, Cardinal Secretary
June 05, 2024
Asia|Europe|News|World
China says it is willing to improve Vatican ties; Taiwan monitoring developments
China is willing to work with the Vatican to improve ties, a Chinese foreign ministry official said on Wednesday following remarks from the
June 06, 2024
Crime|Europe|News|World
Activists chide pope over handling of sex abuse and cover-ups
Pope Francis has not done enough to stamp out clerical sex abuse and its cover-up, activists and abuse survivors said on Thursday, protesting before a Vatican-hosted
June 08, 2024
News|Sports|World
Pope kicks off 'World Children's Day' at Rome's Olympic Stadium
Pope Francis appeared at Rome's Olympic Stadium on Saturday to provide a symbolic kick-off to a soccer match as part of celebrations for a Vatican-hosted "World Children's Day"
June 11, 2024
Europe|News|World
Pope used vulgar Italian word to refer to LGBT people, Italian newspapers report
Pope Francis used a highly derogatory term towards the LGBT community as he reiterated in a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops that gay people should not be allowed to
June 12, 2024
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Pope apologizes after being quoted using vulgar term about gay men in talk about ban on gay priests
Pope Francis has apologized after he was quoted using a vulgar term about gay men to reaffirm the Catholic Church’s ban on gay priests
May 28, 2024
Lifestyle|News|World
Pope issues rare apology over reported homophobic slur
Pope Francis, widely quoted as having used a highly derogatory word to describe the LGBT community, did not intend to use homophobic language and apologises
June 13, 2024
Lifestyle|Opinion
A look at Pope Francis' comments about LGBTQ+ people
Pope Francis’ apology for using a vulgar term to refer to gay men was the latest comment to make headlines about the Catholic Church’s teachings on homosexuality
May 28, 2024
Crime|Europe|News|World
Vatican investigator urges bishops to report all suspected child abuse
The head of the Vatican office that disciplines predator priests on Tuesday called on bishops across the world to report all suspect child abuse cases to him in
June 13, 2024
Europe|News
Vatican cardinal urges Europeans to remember own migratory roots ahead of European elections
A top Vatican cardinal has urged European voters to remember their own migratory roots in showing sympathy to people forced to flee their homes
June 03, 2024
Election|Europe|Opinion|World
Vatican to EU election voters: don't dehumanise migrants
The Vatican's point man on migration and social justice on Monday urged EU citizens who might be tempted to vote for far-right parties in this week's European Parliament
June 19, 2024
Economy|News|World
Pope calls for global push to tackle poor nations' debt crises
The world must do more to reduce the debt burden faced by low income countries to avoid them entering a cycle of poverty and despair, Pope Francis said on Wednesday.
June 21, 2024
Europe|News|World
Pope's friends, observers try to make sense of homophobic PR disaster
Francis is a pope of many firsts: the first to use that name, the first from Latin America, the first from the Jesuit religious order.
June 23, 2024
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Vatican detains ex-employee who allegedly tried to sell back manuscript of Bernini's basilica canopy
Vatican police have detained a former employee after he allegedly tried to sell a 17th century manuscript back to the Holy See
June 06, 2024
Arts|Europe|News
Vatican arrests ex-employee over sale of missing Bernini manuscript
Vatican police arrested a former employee for allegedly trying to sell to the city-state a 17th-century manuscript by Italian Baroque master Gian Lorenzo Bernini that had
June 25, 2024
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle
Pope Francis invites comedians including Whoopi Goldberg to Vatican
Pope Francis, who says he regularly prays "Lord, give me a sense of humour", will welcome comedians from around the world to a cultural event in Italy to "celebrate the beauty
June 25, 2024
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Pope repeats gay slur in closed-door meeting, ANSA reports
The pope has again used a highly disparaging word against gay people for which he had already apologised last month, ANSA news agency said on Tuesday.
June 27, 2024
Europe|News|US|World
Pope Francis to meet at G7 summit with Biden, Zelenskiy, Macron, Modi
Pope Francis will meet with the leaders of the United States, Ukraine, France and India, among others, on the sidelines of the Group of 7 (G7) summit in Italy, the Vatican said
June 28, 2024
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|News|World
Pope Francis meets more than 100 comedians at the Vatican: 'You also make God smile'
Before flying to Italy’s southern Puglia region to meet world leaders at the Group of Seven summit, Pope Francis hosted a very different audience at the Vatican celebrating the importance of humor
June 14, 2024
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel
Rome LGBTQ+ Pride parade celebrates 30th anniversary, makes fun of Pope Francis comments
The Rome LGBTQ+ Pride parade has celebrated its 30th anniversary as tens of thousands of people in brightly colored outfits marched through the streets of Rome
June 15, 2024
News|World
Pope offers prayers for 'noble, courageous' Chinese people
Pope Francis on Wednesday called for prayers for the Chinese people, in unscripted remarks coming amid the Vatican's desire to upgrade its relations with Beijing.
July 01, 2024
Europe|News|World
Archbishop who opposed Pope Francis says he faces schism accusation
Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, a senior Italian churchman who had called for Pope Francis to resign, said on Thursday he has been accused by the Vatican of schism and denying
July 02, 2024
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The Vatican stands trial in London as a British financier seeks to clear his name in a property deal
The Vatican is standing trial in a London court over a property deal
June 26, 2024
World
Pope's top adviser, women who say they were abused by ex-Jesuit artist ask for mosaics to be removed
The pope's top adviser on fighting sex abuse is urging Vatican offices to stop displaying artwork by an ex-Jesuit artist
June 28, 2024
Crime|News|World
Senior cardinal asks Vatican to stop displaying art by priest accused of abuse
A prominent cardinal has asked Vatican authorities to stop displaying the artwork of a Jesuit priest accused of abusing nuns and other women, to avoid a
June 28, 2024
News|World
Vatican bans tattoos and body piercings for St Peter's Basilica workers
The Vatican has banned workers at St Peter's Basilica from having visible tattoos or body piercings to maintain "decorum".
July 01, 2024
Asia|News|World
Vatican calls for peaceful resolution of conflicts, including South China Sea disputes
The Vatican called on Tuesday for the peaceful resolution of conflicts, including tensions between the Philippines and China as the two nations work to manage their dispute in the
July 02, 2024
Europe|News|World
Papal arch enemy Archbishop Vigano found guilty of schism and excommunicated
Italian Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, a fierce ultra-conservative critic of Pope Francis, has been found guilty of schism and excommunicated, the Vatican's
July 05, 2024
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Archbishop critical of Pope Francis excommunicated for schism
Archbishop critical of Pope Francis excommunicated for schism
July 05, 2024
Crime|Europe|News|World
Pope’s chief of staff gives evidence in landmark London property trial
Pope’s chief of staff gives evidence in landmark London property trial
July 05, 2024
Americas|News|US|World
Vatican excommunicates a former ambassador to the US and declares him guilty of schism
The Vatican has excommunicated its former ambassador to the United States after finding him guilty of schism
July 05, 2024
Europe|News|World
Chief prosecutor defends Vatican's legal system after recent criticism of pope's absolute power
The Vatican’s chief prosecutor has strongly defended the integrity and fairness of the city state’s justice system
July 08, 2024
News|World
Catholic Church split on women deacons, Vatican document shows
The global Catholic Church is split on whether to allow women to serve as deacons, a Vatican document showed on Tuesday, just weeks after Pope Francis ruled
July 09, 2024
Europe|MidEast|News|World
Pope begs for new peace efforts after latest attacks in Ukraine, Gaza
Pope Francis is appealing for concrete new measures to end the wars in Ukraine and Gaza
July 09, 2024
Europe|News|World
Vatican will prepare a document on the role of women in leadership in the Catholic Church
The Vatican says its doctrine office will be preparing a document on women in leadership roles in the Catholic Church, as part of a new initiative to respond to longstanding demands by women to have a greater say in the church's life
July 09, 2024
Europe|News|Travel
Antiquated Rome revamps ahead of expected Jubilee millions
All roads might lead to Rome, but when they reach here, they are likely to be dug up, shut off or under renovation as the city undergoes a monumental facelift ahead
July 11, 2024
Crime|News|World
Knights of Columbus will cover up mosaics by ex-Jesuit artist accused of abusing women
The Knights of Columbus, an influential Catholic charitable organization, says it will cover up its mosaics made by a famous ex-Jesuit artist accused of abusing women
July 11, 2024
Europe|News|World
Remains of ancient Papal palace believed to have been found in Rome
The remains of what appears to be a medieval palace where popes lived before they made the Vatican their home have been excavated in Rome prior to renovations for the 2025 Catholic
July 17, 2024
Crime|Europe|Finance|News
Not good faith: Vatican rejects broker's claims at the close of a London trial over luxury property
The Vatican is insisting at the close of a trial in London that it was the victim of a years-long fraud over its investment in a London property
July 18, 2024
Europe|News|Opinion
Vatican's Pius XII archives shed light on another contentious chapter: The Legion of Christ scandal
The recently opened archives of Pope Pius XII are providing details about the scandal over the founder of the Legionaries of Christ
July 21, 2024
Europe|News|World
Ukraine's Zelenskiy discusses peace, prisoners with senior Vatican official
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday praised the Vatican's efforts in seeking peace and releasing prisoners of war in talks with a senior official, a contrast from previous
July 23, 2024
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|News
Vatican saddened by Olympic ceremony skit resembling 'Last Supper'
The Vatican said on Saturday it had been saddened by a skit at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony appearing to parody Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper"
August 03, 2024
News|World
Little known Henning to replace O'Malley as Boston archbishop
Pope Francis on Monday named a new leader for the Roman Catholic Church in Boston, succeeding the retiring archbishop, Cardinal Sean O'Malley, one of the
August 05, 2024
Europe|News
Pope's weekly audience disrupted by animal rights activists
Pope Francis's weekly general audience at the Vatican on Wednesday was briefly interrupted by two women from an animal rights group, who shouted and held up signs against
August 07, 2024
World
Back from summer break, Pope Francis aims to cement his legacy
Pope Francis, back from his summer break, is beginning a hectic few months of travel and major debate over the future direction of the Catholic Church.
August 07, 2024
Arts|Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|News|World
Animal rights activists storm pope’s general audience to protest bullfighting
Animal rights activists storm pope’s general audience to protest bullfighting
August 07, 2024
News|World
Pope Francis' pontificate in numbers as he tours Asia-Pacific
Here are some statistics about Pope Francis, 87, who is in the midst of a 33,000-km (20,500-mile) tour of four Southeast Asian nations. WHEN WAS POPE FRANCIS ELECTED?
August 29, 2024
Asia|Environment|News|Travel|World
Pope Francis, 87, takes climate message to Southeast Asia on 12-day trip
Pope Francis leaves on Monday for a visit to four island nations across southeast Asia, an ambitious trip to urge global action on climate change that may
August 29, 2024
World
Pope flies to remote area of Papua New Guinea determined to show solidarity
CNN was among a small group of journalists who traveled with Pope Francis to Vanimo, a remote area of Papua New Guinea, to show solidarity and spread words of encouragement to over 20,000 Catholics.
September 09, 2024
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Pope Francis’ Mass in one of world’s most Catholic nations gathers almost half its population
Pope Francis’ Mass in one of world’s most Catholic nations gathers almost half its population
September 09, 2024
Asia|News|World
Pope Francis in East Timor for Mass that could draw half its population
Pope Francis arrived on Monday in East Timor, a predominantly Catholic nation in Southeast Asia, for a three-day visit that will include an open-air celebration of
September 09, 2024
Asia|News|World
Pope Francis’ Mass in East Timor draws 600,000 people, nearly half the population
The Vatican says some 600,000 people have attended Pope Francis’ Mass in East Timor, or nearly half the country’s population
September 10, 2024
Asia|Economy|News|World
Francis will be only the second pope to visit Singapore, one of the wealthiest nations
When Pope Francis arrives Wednesday in Asia’s financial powerhouse Singapore for the last leg of a four-nation tour, he is expected to bring his message of unity and hope to one of the world’s richest nations
September 10, 2024
Asia|News|World
East Timor turns out in force for Mass with Pope Francis
An estimated 600,000 people in East Timor, just under half its population, turned out in the baking heat on Tuesday for a Mass with Pope Francis at a coastal park
September 10, 2024
Asia|News|World
Pope ends Asia trip with same message at the start: Interfaith tolerance to heal troubled world
Pope Francis is concluding his visit to Singapore by praising its tradition of interfaith harmony
September 13, 2024
Asia|News|World
Pope makes new overture to China, calling Beijing ‘a promise and hope’ for the church
Pope Francis has offered extensive praise for China at the end of a trip through Asia
September 13, 2024
Asia|Europe|News|Opinion|US|World
A review of some of Pope Francis' most memorable quotes over his papacy
Flying back to Rome from a lengthy trip to Asia, Pope Francis criticized both U.S. presidential candidates for what he called anti-life policies on abortion and migration
September 13, 2024
Asia|News|Travel|World
87 and hobbled, Pope Francis goes off-script in Asia and reminds world he can still draw a crowd
Pope Francis' longest and farthest trip has proven that despite his age, ailments and eight hours of jet lag, Pope Francis can still pull off an ambitious trip to Asia
September 15, 2024
Europe|News|World
Vatican gives green light to devotion at a site in Bosnia where the Madonna reportedly appeared
The Vatican has given the green light for Catholics to continue flocking to a southern Bosnian village where children reported seeing visions of the Virgin Mary
September 19, 2024
Europe|World
Pope Francis allows devotion to Medjugorje, where Virgin Mary said to appear
Pope Francis has approved a Catholic spiritual devotion centred in Medjugorje, a town in Bosnia that has been steeped in controversy over whether the Virgin
September 19, 2024
Europe|News|World
Pope Francis tells Catholic cardinals he wants 'zero deficit' agenda
Pope Francis called on the world's Catholic cardinals, many of whom live in Rome and lead Vatican offices, to pursue a "zero deficit" agenda to improve the
September 20, 2024
Europe|News|World
Vatican confirms plans for Belgium, Luxembourg trip after pope cancels audiences due to illness
The Vatican has confirmed that plans remain in place for Pope Francis to go to Belgium and Luxembourg
September 23, 2024
Asia|News|World
Pope asks for liberation of Myanmar's detained ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi
Pope Francis has called for the liberation of Myanmar's detained former leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi and offered the Vatican as a safe haven, the pontiff said in a recent
September 24, 2024
Europe|News|World
Pope Francis heads to Belgium to meet migrants, victims of abuse
Pope Francis is pressing ahead with a four-day visit to Luxembourg and Belgium despite coming down with a mild flu, in a trip expected to highlight the needs of migrants and
September 24, 2024
MidEast|News|World
Pope Francis, back from flu, calls airstrikes on Lebanon 'unacceptable'
Pope Francis called Israeli strikes on Lebanon a "terrible escalation" of the Middle East conflict on Wednesday at the end of his weekly general audience at
September 25, 2024
Europe|News|World
Russia's Lavrov discusses Ukraine conflict issues with senior Vatican official
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and the Vatican secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, discussed humanitarian issues linked to the 2-1/2-year-old conflict in Ukraine, his
September 25, 2024
Americas|News|World
Poll: Latin Americans view Pope Francis favorably. But the biggest drop is in his native Argentina.
Pope Francis is still widely popular in several Latin American countries
September 26, 2024
Europe|News|World
Tone deaf and color blind? Catholic Church struggles to keep accused abusers out of religious art
An unholy argument over a hymn has struck a discordant note in the preparations for the main event of Pope Francis' trip to Belgium
September 26, 2024
Europe|News|World
Pope gets an earful from Belgian king and abuse victims over scandals and failures to respond
Pope Francis has met with 17 survivors of clergy sexual abuse in Belgium
September 27, 2024
Europe|News|World
Belgian Catholic university denounces visiting pope's views on women after he digs in on their role
Pope Francis’ burdensome trip through Belgium has reached new lows
September 28, 2024
Europe|World
Pope Francis urged by Belgian abuse survivors to improve compensation
The Catholic Church's failures in responding to sexual abuse by clergy have been in focus again during Pope Francis' visit this weekend to
September 28, 2024
Europe|News|Opinion
Pope Francis criticised by Belgian Catholic university, moments after visiting
Pope Francis was sharply criticised on Saturday by one of Belgium's Catholic universities over his stance on the role of women in society, in a strongly worded
September 28, 2024
Europe|News|World
Pope Francis, after Belgian criticism, says church has 'no place for abuse'
Pope Francis on Sunday wrapped up a weekend trip to Belgium, where he faced some of the strongest criticism yet levied during one of his foreign trips.
September 29, 2024
Europe|News|Opinion
Pope Francis says Belgian clergy abuse victims deserve more compensation
Pope Francis said on Sunday victims of Catholic clergy sexual abuse in Belgium deserved more financial compensation, calling the amounts allocated
September 29, 2024
News|World
Pope Francis to appoint 21 new cardinals on Dec. 8
Pope Francis will appoint 21 new cardinals from around the world, he announced on Sunday, in an unexpected push to influence the powerful group of churchmen
October 06, 2024
Europe|News|World
Pope names 21 new cardinals, significantly increasing the pool who will one day elect his successor
Pope Francis has named 21 new cardinals
October 06, 2024
Europe|News|World
Pope picks 21 new cardinals in move that broadens pool of who will choose his successor
Pope picks 21 new cardinals in move that broadens pool of who will choose his successor
October 06, 2024
Arts|Europe|News
Vatican to unveil restored St Peter's centrepiece on Oct. 27
A 10-month project to restore the giant bronze-and-wood canopy in the middle of St Peter's Basilica is nearing completion, and the work will be unveiled to
October 08, 2024
Europe|Political|World
Zelenskyy appeals to allies to keep up aid as Germany pledges new weapons package
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it’s important that allies’ aid to Ukraine doesn’t decrease next year
October 11, 2024
Europe|World
Zelenskiy seeks pope's help to free Ukraine POWs held in Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy asked Pope Francis during a meeting at the Vatican on Friday for help in securing the release of Ukrainians held
October 11, 2024
World
As Vatican summit dodges issue of women clergy, Pope Francis takes criticism
Advocates for a greater role for women in the Catholic Church say Pope Francis is failing their cause at a global meeting of Church leaders drawing to a
October 21, 2024
Asia|World
Vatican and China extend deal over Catholic bishop appointments
The decision by the Vatican and China on Tuesday to extend an accord on the appointment of Catholic bishops in the communist country for four years indicates
October 22, 2024
Americas|Education|Opinion
Peruvian theologian the Rev. Gustavo Gutiérrez, father of influential liberation theology, has died
Peruvian theologian the Rev. Gustavo Gutiérrez, the father of the social justice-centered liberation theology that the Vatican once criticized for its Marxist undercurrents, has died
October 23, 2024
Economy|Europe|World
Vatican cuts monthly pay for Catholic cardinals in Rome
The Vatican is cutting the already shrinking pay packages of cardinals who head the Catholic Church's top offices in Rome by about 10% or 500 euros ($540) a
October 25, 2024
World
Beijing gets new Catholic bishop, days after Vatican-China deal renewal
A new assistant Catholic bishop for Beijing was ordained on Friday, three days after the Vatican and Chinese officials extended an accord on appointments in
October 25, 2024
Lifestyle|Opinion|World
Pope Francis' Catholic church reform process ends without giving more equity to women
Pope Francis’ yearslong process to reform the Catholic Church has ended with recommendations that fall far short of giving women more equity as hoped
October 26, 2024
Europe|World
Vatican summit praises women's leadership, but stops short on women clergy
A major Vatican summit of global Catholic leaders ended on Saturday with a call for women to be granted more leadership roles in the Church but stopped short
October 26, 2024
Europe|Political|World
A thriller about electing a pope draws crowds at the Rome Film Festival near the Vatican
With Pope Francis a few weeks away from his 88th birthday, the plotting for his successor is well underway at the Vatican
October 27, 2024
Europe|World
The Pope has shown openness to greater roles for women – but there’s pressure for him to go further
The Pope has shown openness to greater roles for women – but there’s pressure for him to go further
October 27, 2024
US|Videos|World
Hear from youngest woman ever to vote at a Vatican assembly
For the first time, women were able to vote at a synod - a global summit of Catholics - that has been taking place at the Vatican. CNN’s Christopher Lamb speaks to a student from St Joseph’s University, Philadelphia who took part as a voter.
October 27, 2024
Crime|Europe|World
Pope's child protection board urges transparency from Vatican sex abuse office and compensation
Pope Francis’ child protection board has issued its first-ever global assessment of the Catholic Church's efforts to address the clergy sex abuse crisis
October 29, 2024
World
Catholic Church must do better job on compensating abuse victims, says Vatican commission
The Catholic Church must do a better job of handling compensation for the victims of clergy sexual abuse, the Vatican's child protection commission said in
October 29, 2024
World
Catholic Church still failing to ensure clerical abuse is reported, Pope Francis’ commission says
Catholic Church still failing to ensure clerical abuse is reported, Pope Francis’ commission says
October 29, 2024
Europe|World
Vatican tribunal defends conviction of senior cardinal for misappropriation of funds
A Vatican tribunal on Wednesday defended its 2023 decision to convict a senior Catholic cardinal of misappropriation of funds, saying the prelate was "aware
October 30, 2024
Crime|Europe|World
Vatican tribunal explains conviction of cardinal and others in 'trial of the century'
The Vatican tribunal says it convicted a cardinal of aggravated fraud and other charges because of his “objectively inexplicable behavior” in paying a self-styled intelligence analyst more than a half-million euros (dollars) in Vatican money
October 31, 2024
Business|Europe|Finance
Pope Francis tells Vatican media operations to expect budget cuts
Pope Francis on Thursday told employees of the Vatican's extensive multi-language media operations to expect budget cuts as part of wider belt-tightening
October 31, 2024
Europe|World
Pope Francis adds Naples archbishop to list of new cardinals
Pope Francis is adding another name to the list of Catholic prelates he will appoint as cardinals in December, the Vatican said on Monday.
November 04, 2024
US|World
Vatican's chief diplomat congratulates Trump, wishes him 'great wisdom'
The Roman Catholic Church's highest-ranking diplomat offered congratulations to U.S.
November 07, 2024
Sports
Fans flood @Pontifex account after it inadvertently cites New Orleans Saints amid dreadful season
The New Orleans Saints may be one of the worst teams in the NFL this season
November 07, 2024
Arts|Europe|Technology
Vatican unveils AI services for St. Peter's Basilica ahead of Jubilee
The Vatican launched on Monday new Artificial Intelligence-enabled services for St Peter's Basilica, allowing virtual access to its Renaissance-era architectural treasures for
November 11, 2024
Arts|Science|Technology|World
Vatican and Microsoft create AI-generated St. Peter's Basilica to allow virtual visits, log damage
A digital twin of St. Peter’s Basilica has been created using artificial intelligence to explore one of the world’s most important monument’s
November 11, 2024
Europe|World
Pope Francis, avoiding pomp, asks to be buried in simple wooden casket
Pope Francis, who has shunned much of the pomp and privilege of leading the global Catholic Church, has decided that a simple wooden casket will suffice when
November 20, 2024
Finance
Pope says Vatican's pension fund faces 'serious imbalance'
Pope Francis said on Thursday the Vatican's pension fund is facing a "serious imbalance" that may require changes to its operating structure, and appointed a
November 21, 2024
Opinion|US|World
Abuse survivors urge the Vatican to globalize the zero-tolerance policy it approved in the US
Survivors of clergy sexual abuse are urging the Vatican to adopt the same zero-tolerance policy that it approved for the U.S. Catholic Church in 2002
November 18, 2024
Europe|Opinion|World
Pope approves new papal funeral rites to simplify ritual, allow for burial outside the Vatican
Pope Francis has revised the funeral rites that will be used when he dies
November 20, 2024
US|World
After Vatican visit, Blinken praises Pope Francis's work on LGBTQ rights
U.S.
November 27, 2024
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Vatican to install a webcam at St. Peter's tomb as part technological outreach for Holy Year
Roman Catholic faithful will be able to view St. Peter’s tomb via a webcam as part of the Vatican’s upcoming Holy Year
November 25, 2024
Europe|World
Vatican to consider classifying 'spiritual abuse' as new Catholic crime
Pope Francis has asked the Vatican to study whether the Catholic Church should classify "spiritual abuse" as a new crime in order to address cases where
November 26, 2024