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Pope Francis: Literature is essential to counter 'violent fake news'

In a letter recently translated in eight languages, Pope Francis argues that literature should not be written off as "a minor art" due to its capacity to stimulate empathy and counter “the obsession with screens and with toxic, superficial and violent fake news.”

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'Democracy is not in good health,' says Pope Francis

The leader of the Catholic Church addressed thousands in Trieste and renewed his commitment to pray and work for peace in Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, Sudan and Myanmar.

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Pope: Vatican City will run solely on solar power thanks to new plant

A letter entitled ‘Brother Sun’ laid out the pontiff’s plans.

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Pope attends G7 summit in historic first

The pontiff brought his moral authority to bear on the G7, invited by host Italy to address a special session on the perils and promises of AI.

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Pope Francis meets more than 100 comedians at the Vatican

“In the midst of so much gloomy news, immersed as we are in many social and even personal emergencies, you have the power to spread peace and smiles,” Francis told the comedians.

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G7 ramps up Ukraine support ahead of Pope Francis' summit arrival

Leaders of the Group of Seven leading industrialised nations are now turning their attention to migration on the second day of their summit on Friday.

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Pope clears way for online influencer to become saint

Carlos Acutis - who died in 2006 at the age of 15 - earned the nickname of "God's influencer" by spreading the teachings of the Catholic church online.

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Pope tells Italians they need to have more babies

Italy’s birth rate, already one of the lowest in the world, has been falling steadily for about 15 years and reached a record low last year.

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Pope Francis says he’s thinking about people of Haiti

The pontiff also voiced concerns about the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza and expressed concerns about the welfare of Rohingya, thousands of whom have fled a bloody military crackdown in Myanmar.

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Pope greets artists and inmates at Venice Biennale

The Pontiff travelled to Venice to see the Holy See’s pavilion for this year’s Venice Biennale. It’s a first for a pope, and has given the 60th edition of the world’s longest running international art exhibit reason.

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Pope will attend G7 meeting to discuss AI

It is the first time a pontiff will take part in the inner-workings of the G7 Summit.

Earth News

Pope Francis slams climate change deniers in US TV interview

The Pontiff has been outspoken on climate change over the last decade.

Art

Feet painted on façade of multi-storey chapel celebrated by Vatican

Italian visual artist Maurizio Cattelan is known for shocking crowds with his tongue-in-cheek installations and bombastic structures, but he has painted something a little more down-to-earth for one of the art world's most anticipated events, the 2024 Venice Biennale: a pair of feet.

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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.

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Pope Francis skips Good Friday event to preserve health

Francis had been expected to preside over the Way of the Cross procession, but cancelled for the second year in a row over health concerns.

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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.

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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.

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Pancaked Popes & bananas: The Vatican's choice for the Venice Biennale

An infamous Italian artist will create an outdoor installation for the Vatican’s exhibition, held in a women’s prison on the island of Giudecca. Pope Francis will visit the pavilion in April, marking the first papal attendance at the Venice Biennale.

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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.

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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.