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Vatican returns Parthenon fragments to Greece

The ecumenical "donation" by the Vatican furthers a campaign to press the British Museum to hand back a collection of sculptures taken from the ancient site in Athens more than 200 years ago.

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Pope 'authorised hundreds of thousands' to free kidnapped nun

Sister Gloria Cecilia Narvaez was kidnapped by al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb, which has bankrolled its insurgency by capturing Westerners.

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This medieval cathedral is about to install solar panels on its roof

Across Europe, historic buildings are balancing heritage and climate action by turning to solar power.

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Nicaragua threatens Vatican ties over 'Nazi dictatorship' comments

The comments come amid an ongoing crackdown on the Catholic Church in the Central American country.

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Poland divided after documentary alleges John Paul II hid paedophilia

Poland's ruling Law and Justice party (PiS) has characterised the new documentary as an attack on Polish identity.

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Vatican to return Parthenon Marbles to Greece end of March

This is the latest case of a Western museum bowing to demands for restitution.

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Pope Francis visits church in South Sudan

Pope Francis arrived at St. Teresa’s Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan on Saturday to find the crowd packed with enthusiastic women holding up signs for peace.

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Italy's sluggish response to sexual abuse in the Catholic Church

Italy's response to revelations of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church has been markedly different to that of other countries. Euronews speaks to victims and campaigners who are seeking justice.

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Homosexuality 'is not a crime': Pope talks prejudice, death and guns

"I might die tomorrow, but I am under control," said the Pontiff in an interview with reporters.

Italy

Vatican girl mystery: Pope orders new investigation into missing teen

The mysterious disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi has haunted the Vatican for four decades, now the investigation will reopen after a Netflix documentary and the death of Pope Benedict.

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Bells ring out from church in Benedict XVI’s home town

Bells rang out in Marktl, Germany, the birth place of Benedict XVI, to mark the former pope’s funeral.

Italy

Thousands mourn Benedict XVI at funeral led by Pope Francis

Thousands of people turned out to mourn the death of Benedict XVI at a funeral mass led by Pope Francis in the Vatican. The ceremony had been planned to be "roughly similar" to those held for pontiffs who've died while leading the church.

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Thousands mourn as funeral held for Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican

Police estimated that 100,000 people would attend Thursday's ceremonies, higher than an original estimate of 60,000.

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Benedict XVI's funeral: How the Vatican will bury the pope emeritus

The ceremony will be the first of its kind, as the Vatican has never had to bury a pope while another, reigning pope was still living.

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Benedict to have three coffin burial in funeral akin to reigning pope

It will be the first funeral of a pontiff who resigned in six centuries.

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Pope Benedict XVI criticised over lack of action on church sex abuse

For many years, the Catholic Church has faced claims of sex abuse by clergy. With the recent passing of former Pope Benedict XVI, who was pontiff between 2005-2013, many online groups are sharing mixed reactions to his life and papal legacy.

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Thousands line up to pay their respects to Pope Benedict XVI

Thousands of people have been queuing to pay their last respects to the late Pope Benedict XVI, whose remains are lying in state at St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.

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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI lies in state at St. Peter's Basilica

Thousands of people have paid their respects to the late Pope Benedict XVI, whose remains are lying in state at St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.

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Ex-pope to lie in state at Vatican's St Peter's Basilica

Pope Francis will lead the funeral of his predecessor on Thursday after a period of mourning. Former Pope Benedict XVI will first lie in state at St. Peter's Basilica for three days

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Vatican preparations underway for Benedict XVI's funeral

Pope Francis will preside over the funeral of his predecessor Benedict XVI on Thursday.