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No, the Pope hasn’t resigned and appointed a successor

Various videos claim Pope Francis's successor has been appointed, but that's not how a new bishop of Rome is chosen. How does the system actually work?

21/01/2025

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Pope Francis hurts right arm after another fall

The ageing Catholic leader's health has been a matter of public concern for some time.

16/01/2025

Culture news

Pope Francis becomes first sitting pontiff to publish autobiography

Pope Francis has released his autobiography "Hope". The book shares anecdotes from his life alongside his thoughts on the most trying issues of the era.

14/01/2025

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Openly gay men can now become priests, Vatican signals

New guidelines released by the Italian Bishops’ Conference on Friday brings the ordination of openly gay men to the Catholic priesthood closer.

11/01/2025

Europe News

Pope Francis prays for South Korean plane crash victims

Pope Francis expressed condolences on Sunday to the families of victims of a tragic plane crash in South Korea in which 179 people died.

29/12/2024

Culture news

Unlocking the sacred: What happens at the Holy Door for Jubilee 2025?

The Jubilee ceremony begins with Pope Francis opening the Holy Door at St Peter's Basilica. The ceremony includes prayers in Latin and Italian, symbolising forgiveness, as the Pope crosses the threshold to start the Holy Year.

24/12/2024

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Pope Francis opens Holy Door to launch 2025 Jubilee

The 2025 Holy Year, themed around hope and trust, has begun with the Pope opening the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica, as Rome prepares for 30 million pilgrims with heightened security and ongoing renovations.

24/12/2024

Europe News

Vatican unveils solar panel roof as part of green energy transition

Pope Francis outlined his green vision for the Vatican in his 'Brother Sun' letter in June. In it he said solar panels would be installed on a Vatican-owned property outside Rome and the power generated from that could supply all of Vatican City's energy needs.

21/12/2024

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Pope Francis meets Abbas to discuss Gaza crisis

Pope Francis hosted Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Vatican on Thursday, with their discussions centred on the Middle East crisis, particularly in Gaza.

12/12/2024

Culture news

Mystery surrounds removal of keffiyeh-cradled Jesus in Vatican display

A Vatican Nativity scene featuring a keffiyeh-draped baby Jesus, symbolising Palestinian identity, was removed without explanation, sparking debate ahead of Pope Francis’s meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

12/12/2024

Art

130 nativity scenes go on display in Vatican's St. Peter's Square

The Vatican's 100 Nativity Scenes exhibition in St. Peter's Square has been unveiled, this year featuring 130 cribs from 21 countries.

10/12/2024

Mobility

Pope Francis goes electric with first eco-friendly 'Popemobile'

The Pope will use the electric Mercedes G-Class to greet crowds during General Audiences and other official ceremonies.

05/12/2024

EuroVerify

No, the Pope isn't replacing Christmas with a 'Feast of Peace'

The Pope often takes time during his Christmas appearances to call for peace across the world, but there's no evidence he wants to replace the festival with a day dedicated to peace.

04/12/2024

Culture news

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

Vatican

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