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Pope to open new diversity art space in Vatican's Apostolic Library

The Vatican Library will host exhibitions combining old and new that reflect Pope Francis's progressive appeals on climate and other issues.

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Italian nun appointed by Pope as first ever female Vatican governor

The role of secretary-general of the Vatican governorate is usually held by a bishop.

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Catholic Church sex abuse claims: Vatican has immunity, rules ECHR

Abuse victims seeking compensation from the Holy See and Catholic leaders were told Belgian courts had no jurisdiction over the Vatican.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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From the Colosseum to Pompeii: The reopening of Italy’s famous museums

“After the closures there is a desire for beauty, for culture, for a return to normal life.”

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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.

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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.

France

Paris court convicts former Vatican envoy of sexual assault

A Paris court on Wednesday convicted a former Vatican ambassador to France of sexually assaulting five men in 2018 and 2019.

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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.

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Coronavirus: Pope Francis calls for debt relief and end to sanctions

Pope Francis called for international sanctions to be "relaxed" and for a "reduction, if not the forgiveness" of debt for poor countries during his Easter Sunday benediction.

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Pope Francis ends secrecy rule over sexual abuse cases

The pope abolished the use of secrecy in sexual abuse cases after criticism that the rule has been used to protect paedophiles.

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Vatican eRosary app hacked multiple times just days after launch

A new gadget aimed at getting more young people to pray has been hacked at least three times in the days since its launch.

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Pope Francis' twitter team error shows pontiff as grid iron fan

Some saints wear halos, others sport helmets.

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Empty tombs add twist to Vatican missing girl mystery

Two tombs were reopened in Rome after a family of a 15-year-old who has been missing since 1983 petitioned the family. They didn't find anything inside.

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Pope Francis meets indigenous Amazon chief Raoni

Wearing his traditional lip plate and a yellow, crown-like decoration on his head, Amazon rainforest Chief Raoni Metuktire on Monday met with Pope Francis at the Vatican.

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Watch: Devotees climb restored Vatican Holy Stairs on their knees

The deeply-worn Scala Sancta (Holy Stairs) were brought to light for the first time in 300 years after a seven-year restoration.