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Vatican weekly paper gets a facelift
On Tuesday, the Vatican unveiled a “new and improved” weekly edition of its newspaper, L’Osservatore Romano, which will begin with... Read more
Vatican speaks out on unapproved bishop ordinations in China
After the recent unauthorized ordination of bishops in China, which falls just ahead of a major meeting for Chinese Catholic... Read more
The astonishing secret history of the Pope who fought Hitler
Pope Pius XII's secret support for the attempted overthrow of Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler is the subject of a new... Read more
Vatican police mark 200th anniversary with concert for needy children
In honor of their bicentenary, the Vatican Gendarmerie have decided to celebrate with an act of mercy: they will host... Read more
This is how Pope Francis will celebrate his 80th birthday
On Saturday, Dec. 17, Pope Francis will celebrate his 80th birthday, which he will spend doing what he normally does:... Read more
As Vatican lights Christmas tree, Pope reflects on Nativity scene
As Christmas approaches, the Nativity scenes found in churches and homes around the world bid us to make room for... Read more
Women at the Vatican form association for solidarity
A new association for women working in the Vatican announced Wednesday provides a personal and professional network for women to... Read more
Stephen Hawking and other experts weigh in on limits of artificial intelligence at the Vatican
This week the Vatican hosted a high-level discussion in the world of science, gathering experts to discuss the progress, benefits... Read more
Pope Francis meets U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry at the Vatican
While he was in town for a global meeting on the crisis in the Mediterranean region, U.S. Secretary of State... Read more
Why famed atheist Stephen Hawking is on a pontifical academy
Stephen Hawking’s visit to the Vatican this week has raised curiosity, with some asking what exactly the famed astrophysicist and... Read more
Here's what Pope Francis is doing for Christmas
While signs of bustling pilgrims who came for the Jubilee of Mercy are mostly gone, new signs of Christmas are... Read more
Vatican prays Trump presidency will promote peace amid conflict
After Donald Trump pulled off what was for many a surprising victory in the United States election, Vatican Secretary of... Read more
What can Vatican-China relations learn from Vietnam?
Amid reports of a possible agreement concerning the appointment of Chinese bishops, it is useful to look at the Church’s... Read more
Pope Francis talks nationwide crisis in meeting with Venezuela's Maduro
On Monday Pope Francis met with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, head of the country’s socialist regime, at the Vatican to... Read more
Cardinals up in arms over new 'McVatican' proposal
The decision to open a McDonald’s restaurant inside a Vatican property just around the corner from St. Peter’s Square has... Read more
Pope Francis’ delayed Milan trip to take place in March
After having to postpone the trip earlier this year, because of an over-full schedule for the Jubilee of Mercy, Pope... Read more
Venezuelan Fr. Arturo Sosa elected as new head of Jesuit order
After several weeks of discussion and discernment, the Jesuit order has elected Fr. Arturo Sosa as their new Superior General,... Read more
Being 'merciful like the Father' isn't a slogan – it's a way of life, Pope says
On Wednesday, Pope Francis reflected on the theme of the Jubilee of Mercy, “Merciful like the Father,” telling pilgrims that... Read more
US bishops support day of prayer for sex abuse victims
In light of Pope Francis' call to pray for the victims of sexual abuse, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops... Read more
Corruption is worst form of criminality, Pope tells Vatican police
On Sunday Pope Francis celebrated the 200th anniversary of the Vatican Gendarme by thanking the security force for their tireless... Read more
