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'Resign? Forget about it': Pope Francis plays down health fears

"Now I can eat everything'

02/09/2021

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Pope Francis backs COVID-19 vaccination as an 'act of love' in video

“Vaccination is a simple but profound way of promoting the common good and caring for each other, especially the most vulnerable," Pope Francis said in a new video promoting COVID-19 vaccines.

18/08/2021

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Vatican prosecutor seeks prison for priest in abuse trial

The case is the first to go to trial alleging sexual abuse within the Vatican's walls.

16/07/2021

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Pope Francis leaves hospital 10 days after colon surgery

Pope Francis was seen leaving the hospital on Wednesday, 10 days after undergoing planned surgery to remove half his colon.

14/07/2021

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Pope Francis will attend COP26 in November if his health allows

The pope is currently recovering from colon surgery at a hospital in Rome, but as a staunch supporter of the Paris Agreement targets, he hopes to attend COP26.

13/07/2021

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Pope makes first public appearance since surgery

Pope Francis on Sunday made his first public appearance since surgery last week, greeting well-wishers as he stood on a hospital balcony

11/07/2021

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Pope Francis makes first public appearance since undergoing surgery

The 84-year-old pontiff addressed a crowd of well-wishers from the balcony of the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome and used the occasion to declare his support for public health services across the world.

11/07/2021

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Pope Francis had a temporary 'fever episode' after his recent surgery

Routine tests and scans proved negative after the pope developed the temporary fever. However, he is still eating and moving around unassisted.

09/07/2021

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Pope Francis 'reacted well' to intestinal surgery, Vatican says

It is the pope's first known hospital treatment since he was elected to the papacy in 2013.

04/07/2021

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Pope appeals for aid to Myanmar displaced on World Refugee Day

The supreme pontiff used his Sunday address to call for places of worship to be used as humanitarian shelters amid escalating violence in the country.

20/06/2021

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Vatican issues a street art stamp, ends up getting sued

The Vatican is home to some of the greatest artworks ever made, and it vigorously enforces its copyright. But now the tables have turned, and the Vatican stands accused of violating the intellectual property rights of a street artist.

26/05/2021

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Pope calls for incentives to boost Italy's ailing birth rate

The Supreme Pontiff called on the Italian government to create new opportunities for young people after the population shrank by more than 350,000 last year. But he's not the only religious leader making a case for increased fertility...

14/05/2021

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Watch: Pope Francis delivers Palm Sunday Angelus

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of the Holy Week before Easter.

28/03/2021

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Vatican rejects blessing of same-sex unions as God 'cannot bless sin'

The decree distinguished between the church’s welcoming and blessing of gay people, which it upheld, but not their unions since any such sacramental recognition could be confused with marriage.

15/03/2021

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Pope 'tired' as he returns from historic Iraq visit

“I do confess that on this trip I got a lot more tired than during other ones,” he said, noting his age. “It’s a consequence. But we’ll see.”

08/03/2021

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Pope Francis in Iraq for historic visit amid virus and security fears

The Pope's three-day visit will include a meeting with Iraq's top Shiite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani.

05/03/2021

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Pope appoints first woman to senior Synod post with voting rights

Nathalie Becquart's appointment to the Synod of Bishops reflects Pope Francis' wish to see women play a greater decision-making role in the Church, the Vatican says.

07/02/2021

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Pope Francis cancels three more appearances after sciatica flareup

The pope will not deliver Mass, nor evening prayer, on Sunday. A meeting with diplomatic corps on Monday has also been rescheduled.

23/01/2021

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Former Vatican bank chief found guilty in embezzlement trial

Angelo Caloia's lawyer and son were also found guilty and handed prison sentences.

21/01/2021

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Pope Francis to be vaccinated against COVID-19 'next week'

"Everyone should get vaccinated, it's an ethical choice, because it puts their health, their life, but also the lives of others at risk," the pontiff said.

09/01/2021

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Pope Francis calls for needy, vulnerable to get COVID-19 vaccine first

"Vaccines for everybody, especially for the most vulnerable and needy," who should be first in line, Francis said in his "Urbi and Orbi" message delivered indoors this year due to COVID-19 restrictions.

25/12/2020

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Former papal palace offers shelter and hope to Rome's homeless

Life has not always been kind to these people, but now they can enjoy the comfort and the beauty of this 17th century noble palace.

25/12/2020

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Vatican City presents Nativity Scene, lights up Christmas tree

A few hundred people gathered for the annual lighting of the traditional Nativity scene and the Christmas tree in St. Peter's Square.

12/12/2020

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Vatican: Senior figures downplayed reports about ex-Cardinal McCarrick

A Vatican investigation into ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick has found that a series of bishops, cardinals and popes downplayed or dismissed reports that he slept with seminarians.

10/11/2020

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Ex-Vatican envoy faces sexual abuse charge in French court

The Vatican’s former ambassador to France went on trial Tuesday for alleged sexual misconduct.

10/11/2020

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Pope Francis gives landmark endorsement of same-sex civil unions

Pope Francis has given his blessing to same-sex civil unions for the first time as head of the Catholic Church.

21/10/2020