Vatican

Residence of the popes for nearly one thousand years now open to the public

The Vatican is iconic for being the center of the Catholic Church and home of the pope. Yet for nearly…

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Pope Francis laments ‘cancel culture’ in annual address to diplomats

Pope Francis lamented “cancel culture” in an address to diplomats at the Vatican on Monday. Delivering his annual “state of…

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Pope Francis baptizes babies in Sistine Chapel for 1st time since COVID-19 declared a pandemic

Pope Francis baptized babies in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday for the first time since the worldwide outbreak of the…

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Pope Francis prays for victims of New York City’s deadliest fire in decades

Pope Francis is praying for the victims of New York City’s deadliest fire in decades, the Vatican said on Monday.…

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Austria: Assisted suicide legalized despite Church opposition

A controversial law allowing assisted suicide has taken effect in Austria despite opposition from the Catholic Bishops of Austria. By…

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Pope’s January prayer intention: For those who suffer religious persecution

Pope Francis dedicates his first prayer message of 2022 to combatting religious discrimination and persecution, reminding us that religious freedom…

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Pope at Audience: Joseph shows fullness of adoptive fatherhood

At the weekly General Audience, Pope Francis reflects on the fatherhood of St. Joseph, and prays that all children might…

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Vatican lists 22 Catholic missionaries killed in 2021

The Vatican’s Fides News Agency releases its annual list of Catholic missionaries who died a violent death in 2021, with…

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Pope to Roman Curia: Humility embraces weakness, leaves space for creativity

Pope Francis exchanges Christmas greetings with members of the Roman Curia, and urges them to embrace humility like the Child…

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Pope to Vatican employees: Imitate St Joseph’s dedication to work and family

Pope Francis greets Vatican employees and their families for the traditional exchange of Christmas greetings, and urges them to look…

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