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Christmas at the Vatican: Here are the liturgies Pope Francis will celebrate this year
The Vatican has published Pope Francis’ Christmas schedule for this year. Read more
Pope Francis: The value of a person is not determined by ability
In a meeting with disabled children and their caregivers at the Vatican, Pope Francis said that if disability or illness... Read more
Pope Francis tells new Lebanese PM: Lebanon is worth fighting to save
Najib Mikati gave the pope a brick from a church damaged in the Beirut port explosion. Read more
How to get a plenary indulgence any day this November 2021
Did you know that you can get a plenary indulgence any day this November? It’s true. The Vatican has decided... Read more
European court rules Vatican cannot be sued in local courts over clerical abuse
The ruling is not final. Read more
Vatican diplomat warns US leaders not to use God for selfish ends
A leading Vatican diplomat on Sunday exhorted U.S. government officials and justices to not use God for their own selfish... Read more
Vatican requires vaccine pass for visitors, employees
The change will go into effect Oct. 1. Read more
The Vatican Nativity scene 2021 will include llamas and superfood for Baby Jesus
The 2021 manger that will be placed in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican to celebrate Christmas will arrive from... Read more
What happens when the pope receives a head of state?
There is a remarkable amount of hidden choreography behind the scenes. Read more
Vatican urges countries to accept refugees from Afghanistan
A Vatican diplomat challenged nations to “move from declaration to action.” Read more
Pope Francis meets actor who plays Jesus in ‘The Chosen’
The actor who plays Jesus in the internet series “The Chosen” met Pope Francis on Wednesday, fulfilling a lifelong dream... Read more
Vatican: Swarms of ‘kamikaze’ mini-drones pose threat to civilians
The Holy See said ‘it is an imperative duty to act urgently.’ Read more
Vatican abuse trial: Prosecution requests jail time for defendants
The tribunal listened to lawyers’ closing arguments. Read more
Full text: Traditionis Custodes, Pope Francis' motu proprio about Traditional Latin Mass
This is the official translation published by the Vatican of the apostolic letter issued motu proprio by Pope Francis about... Read more
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Could Hungary find an unexpected ally in the Holy See?
The country is under fire for a new law touching on homosexuality. Read more
Vatican foundation honors Abu Dhabi crown prince with ‘Man of Humanity’ award
Cardinal Giuseppe Versaldi traveled to the UAE to present the award. Read more
Indicted ex-director of Vatican’s financial watchdog says truth will come out at trial
Tommaso Di Ruzza is one of 10 people facing a Vatican trial. Read more
Traditional Latin Mass advocates appeal to Pope to protect Summorum Pontificum
A federation that advocates for the Traditional Latin Mass has appealed to Pope Francis to protect it, for those "within... Read more
Canadian bishops, Indigenous leaders will meet with pope in December
Some Canadian bishops, along with Indigenous leaders, will meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican in December 2021, according to... Read more
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Exhibit commemorating Benedict XVI’s 70 years as a priest opens in Rome
Benedict XVI's personal secretary, Archbishop Georg Ganswein, inaugurated an exhibition in Rome to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Joseph Ratzinger’s... Read more
