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Vatican to publish new magazine with Pope replying readers’ questions

The magazine, as well as the livestream of St. Peter's tomb in the Vatican, are part of the outreach programme for the 2025 Jubilee.

26/11/2024

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Abuse survivors push Vatican for global zero-tolerance policy

The policy, which permanently removes priests for a single act of sexual abuse, is currently limited to the US.

19/11/2024

Culture news

Pope Francis calls for probe into possible Gaza genocide in new book

Pope Francis has called for an investigation to determine if Israel’s attacks in Gaza constitute genocide, according to excerpts released from a new book ahead of the pontiff’s jubilee year.

19/11/2024

Culture news

Rome's Jubilee year mascot is an anime-inspired pilgrim

Created by Roman designer Simone Legno, the mascot represents a pilgrim inspired by Japanese comics in an attempt to appeal to young people.

13/11/2024

Culture news

Microsoft and Vatican create 3D twin of St. Peter’s Basilica using AI

The project allows virtual visitors to explore the landmark and aids conservation efforts by identifying structural issues ahead of the 2025 Jubilee.

12/11/2024

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AI-generated image of Vatican 'devil worship' goes viral

A picture showing priests and cardinals gathered around a Satanic-like figure in a black mass is circulating on social media, shared in various contexts.

12/11/2024

Europe News

Roberta Metsola praises Pope for promoting peace

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola met with Pope Francis on Friday to discuss key issues on the European agenda and emphasised the shared commitment to reconciliation and peace.

25/10/2024

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WATCH: Pope Francis meets Zelenskyy to discuss a path to peace

Pope Francis has met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the Vatican to discuss the war, humanitarian aid, and a path to peace.

11/10/2024

Europe News

Zelenskyy meets Pope Francis during tour pushing "victory plan"

After their private meeting, Francis gave Zelenskyy a bronze plaque with an inscription reading, "Peace is a fragile flower".

11/10/2024

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Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals, including one from Ukraine

The pope named the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Australia, Bishop Mykola Bychok, in recognition of the ongoing war in Ukraine.

06/10/2024

Europe News

Pope Francis expresses concern over escalation in Lebanon

Pope Francis expressed his closeness to the Lebanese people in an address on Wednesday, adding that he hopes the international community will make “every effort” to stop the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.

25/09/2024

Culture news

Have archaeologists uncovered a pre-Vatican papal palace?

Experts say the architectural structure – where popes lived before the Vatican became the official residence – could have been built between the 9th-13th century AD.

22/07/2024

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Pope Francis calls for ceasefire in Gaza during Easter Sunday Mass

Despite health concerns, the pontiff led the service in front of tens of thousands of people who had gathered in St Peter's Square in Vatican City.

31/03/2024

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Holy Easter Saturday celebrated across Europe

Pope Francis presides over the Vatican's Easter Vigil, as Germany's Easter peace marches call for end of war in Ukraine and Gaza.

31/03/2024

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Pope Francis leads Good Friday Mass in St. Peter's Basilica

The humble Easter ceremony evoked the pain of war, immigration and violence against women.

29/03/2024

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Pope's message read by aide as he recovers from illness

Pope Francis said on Saturday he has not yet fully recovered from a recent illness, and had a Vatican official read out his message to patients of the Vatican-owned Rome children's hospital Bambino Gesù.

16/03/2024

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Pope Francis to release new memoir

The Pontiff has stated that he has no intention of resigning and says he has no health issues that would force him to step down.

14/03/2024

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Ukraine criticises Pope's call for talks with Russia

In a TV exclusive, the Pope's envoy to Ukraine speaks to Euronews from Kyiv to clarify Pope Francis’s comments on negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

13/03/2024

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Pope Francis: Ukraine should have courage of the 'white flag'

In an interview with Swiss broadcaster RSI, Pope Francis said in the face of defeat, Ukraine should consider sitting at a table with Russia to carry out peace talks and negotiate an end to the war.

10/03/2024

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Spanish bishop rebukes priests for hoping Pope 'goes to heaven soon'

Priests from Toledo were chastised for a comment made earlier this month about praying for Pope Francis "so that he can go to heaven as soon as possible."

29/02/2024

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Woman asks Pope Francis to make Father Rupnik sex abuse case public

One of the first women who accused a once-exalted Jesuit artist of spiritual, psychological and sexual abuse went public Wednesday to demand transparency from the Vatican and a full accounting of the hierarchs who covered for him for 30 years.

22/02/2024

Europe Decoded

Altered video shows Pope calling Catholic Church 'mother of harlots'

A decade-old video has recently resurfaced claiming to show the Pope revealing his secret agenda to control the world and chastising Christians for watching The Hobbit and Game of Thrones. The Cube takes a closer look.

08/02/2024

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Priest hit by first-ever conviction for sexual abuse in the Vatican

An Italian priest and ex-altar boy has been convicted to 2 years and 6 months in prison for committing sexual abuse against a minor, a student he was tutoring in a vocational institute.

25/01/2024

Tech News

Friar Tech: The Vatican's top AI expert who advises Silicon Valley

It might seem like an oxymoron but the Vatican's top brain on the technology most shaping our world just now hails from a medieval order.

21/01/2024

Culture news

Vatican doctrine chief’s book describing orgasms divides Catholics

Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernandez’s 1998 book about mystical-sensual experiences with God describes orgasms in graphic detail. It’s exposing rifts within the Catholic Church.

11/01/2024

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Vatican says blessings for same-sex couples are not heresy

The Vatican said it is “vital” that all bishops’ conferences respect the decision made by Pope Francis last month.

04/01/2024