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Vatican sentences cleric, laywoman in second 'Vatileaks' trial
After an eight month trial weighing the guilt of five individuals in the leaking and disseminating of confidential financial documents,... Read more
Archbishop Cupich appointed to Vatican’s Congregation for Bishops
On Thursday the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ decision to nominate Archbishop Blase Cupich of Chicago as a new member of... Read more
Pope Francis tells poor they are 'the treasures of the Church'
On Wednesday Pope Francis met with a group of poor and disabled pilgrims, calling them the “treasures of the Church,”... Read more
Pope Francis meets with parents of American student killed in Rome
After the tragic death of Beau Solomon in Rome late last week, Pope Francis met with the young student’s parents,... Read more
Benedict XVI to Francis: 'your goodness is a place where I feel protected'
On Tuesday, Benedict XVI gave his second public speech since his final day as Pope, expressing gratitude for a lengthy... Read more
Vatican lends hand in welcoming new group of Syrian refugees to Rome
Since 2015, when the refugee crisis reached a fever pitch in Europe, five Syrian families fleeing civil war have found... Read more
Vatican: recent stories about Benedict XVI and Fatima secrets are 'absolutely untrue'
The Vatican announced today that recent articles claiming that Pope emeritus Benedict XVI said that the Third Secret of Fatima... Read more
Arrests made in alleged terror plot against Vatican, Israeli embassy
Italian police arrested four people and issued arrest warrants for two more on Thursday on suspicion of conspiring with the... Read more
At Vatican, Joe Biden calls for worldwide effort to fight cancer
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden went to the Vatican for a summit on regenerative medicine, where he offered praise to... Read more
After Prince’s death, Vatican praise for his rare gift of music
The death of the songwriter, singer and music producer Prince drew reactions from the Vatican and praise for his musical... Read more
Cricket for the Queen's birthday! Vatican to play Royal Household
Last year Queen Elizabeth II became the longest reigning monarch in British history, and on Thursday she passed yet another... Read more
As he leaves Greece, Pope Francis takes 12 refugees with him
After traveling to the Greek island of Lesbos, a primary entry point for refugees seeking passage into Europe, Pope Francis... Read more
Pope Francis met briefly with Bernie Sanders before going to Greece
After cancelling his planned visit to a Vatican conference hosting U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.) due to schedule complications surrounding... Read more
Vatican media guru brings digital perspective to new post
There are probably very few people who understand Church communications better than Msgr. Paul Tighe. Read more
A 'gay lobby' at the Vatican? One cardinal says it's real, and Pope Francis is responding
The influential Cardinal Oscar Maradiaga has acknowledged the presence of a “gay lobby” in the Vatican. In a new interview,... Read more
Put ethics at heart of climate talks, Vatican says at Paris summit
In his speech at the COP-21 climate summit in Paris, the Vatican’s Secretary of State urged global leaders to orient... Read more
Vatican charges five in leak of confidential docs
The Vatican has formally indicted five people for the recent leak and dissemination of private financial documents, two of whom... Read more
Vatican shocked over Paris terror attacks, calls for global response
After Friday evening's devastating terror attacks throughout Paris that are reported to have claimed over 100 lives, the Vatican voiced... Read more
Vatican launches investigation of journalists who published leaked docs
The two Italian journalists who made headlines last week for authoring books on confidential Vatican financial documents are under investigation,... Read more
Vatican aims for child protection norms to be custom-fitted per culture
When it comes to protection against abuse, guidelines need to be implemented according to the customs of each country if... Read more
