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Vatican
The Vatican is the seat of the Roman Catholic Church and its head, the pope.
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UN questions Vatican on abuse
Vatican envoys have appeared before a UN panel to answer questions over a wave of child sex abuse cases involving Catholic clergy. The Vatican has been challenged with allegations that it tried to cover up the abuse.
Pope to visit Holy Land
Pope Francis has announced that he will make his first trip to the Holy Land in late May. He said he would visit Israel, the West Bank and Jordan during his stay.
Pope on war: It's time to stop
Pope Francis has appealed for an end to conflict in his New Year's address at St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. The Roman Catholic Church dedicates January 1 to the promotion of world peace.
Pope calls for peace
Pope Francis has used his first Christmas Day message as the leader of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics to urge peace in the Middle East and Africa. He also appealed for the environment to be saved from "human greed".
'God is light'
Pope Francis has celebrated his first Christmas Eve Mass at the Vatican. In a brief homily, the newly elected pontiff called on the faithful to lead humble lives.
Time's 'Person of the Year'
Time magazine has named Pope Francis its "Person of the Year," less than nine months after he became pontiff. Whistleblower Edward Snowden picked up the second spot. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was fourth.
Vatican withholds abuse info
The Vatican has refused to provide information to a UN panel about its investigation into sexual abuse of children by the clergy. The Church said it couldn't be held responsible for the behavior of Catholics worldwide.
Netanyahu at the Vatican
Pope Francis has called for a fair and lasting solution to "the complex political and social situation in the Middle East" during a visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has invited the pope to Israel.
Pope calls for reform
Pope Francis has denounced unfettered capitalism in a manifesto for his papacy, beseeching global leaders to fight poverty. He also told priests to venture into "dirty" streets to minister to world's poor and oppressed.
Putin, pope call for Syria peace
Russian President Vladimir Putin has met Pope Francis in what the Vatican described as a "cordial and constructive meeting." Putin later dined with Silvio Berlusconi, the Italian ex-leader now lumbered with litigation.
NSA 'hacked Google, Yahoo data'
The US National Security Agency has reportedly broken into links that connect Yahoo and Google data centers around the world. The latest revelations came hours after German and US officials met to discuss US spy claims.
The Vatican turns to cricket to spread the word
The Vatican this week unveiled its latest plan to spread the word. On Tuesday it launched its own cricket club. The idea is to use the sport to engage, not only with cricket – mad Roman Catholics, but also other denominations and religions. With Helen Seeney is our Rome correspondent Megan Williams. Megan, it's certainly a novel idea. Who was the inspiration behind the new St Peter's Cricket Club?
Pomp vs. humility
The pope and the bishop of Limburg represent two faces of the Church, says DW's Stefan Dege.
Bling bishop's break
Pope Francis has sent a German bishop on a forced sabbatical for his lavish lifestyle.
Pope receives 'Bishop Bling'
The fate of the controversial Bishop of Limburg is in Pope Francis' hands.
Still awaiting papal audience
A German weekly has reported that Limburg's embattled bishop, Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst, is unwilling to give up his post. The bishop has spent the week in Rome awaiting a papal audience; he's been made to wait.
German dioceses open books
While 'luxury bishop' Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst awaits his fate in the Vatican, five German Catholic dioceses have made their finances public. Tebartz-van Elst continues to face calls for his resignation.
Bishop spending scandal
Germany's Bishop of Limburg has flown to Rome to take up his controversial case at the Vatican. Bishop Tebartz-van Elst is accused of lavish spending in the renovation of his residence.
Vatican bank goes public
The Vatican's bank has published its first-ever annual report as part of Pope Francis' reform drive. He is also due to convene talks with eight cardinals to map out administrative reforms in the church worldwide.
Vatican sets sainthood date
The Vatican has announced that Popes John Paul II and John XXIII will be declared saints on April 27, 2014. The chosen date for the canonizations marks the first Sunday after Easter.
Pope Benedict denies coverup
Former Pope Benedict has denied accusations that he tried to cover up sexual abuse of children by Roman Catholic priests. The denial was his first direct published comments since he stepped down in February.
Pope interview hints at reform steps
Suddenly, everyone's trying to get a copy of a staid Jesuit journal - all because of an interview with Pope Francis. In it, the pontiff reveals his thinking about a path for the church that combines tradition and reform.
Pope interview sends shockwaves
An interview by Pope Francis has been heralded as a dramatic change in tone in the Vatican’s approach to divisive doctrines. He urged that the Catholic Church break its "obsession" with divorce, gays and abortion.
Archbishop Zollitsch to retire
The Catholic head of the German Bishops' Conference since 2008, Archbishop Robert Zollitsch, has been given approval to retire by the pope. Zollitsch sometimes draws plaudits for trying to liberalize a shrinking church.
Pope names 'deputy'
Pope Francis has named a Vatican diplomat as his secretary of state, replacing an increasingly divisive figure within the Catholic church's hierarchy. This comes as Francis seeks to overhaul the church's government.
New position on homosexuality?
On his return flight to Rome, Pope Francis surprises the media with remarks on homosexuality.
Pope draws millions in Brazil
Pope Francis drew as many as three million youths to his final Mass on Brazil's Copacabana beach, wrapping up an energetic trip to his home continent. The pontiff is encouraging a shake-up in the Catholic Church.
Pope: Reach out to your flocks
Pope Francis has encouraged Catholic leaders to reach out to the margins of society, find the faithful and preach. The pontiff is using his Latin American tour to draw the poor and marginalized back to the church.
Pope addresses Catholic youths
Pope Francis has presided over a procession re-enacting Christ's crucifixion at Rio's Copacabana beach. Latin America's first pope addressed young Catholics during the second night of religious ceremonies.
Francis gets pope's welcome
Enthusiastic crowds of Roman Catholics have greeted Pope Francis as he arrived in Rio de Janeiro. The pontiff will spend a week in Brazil where he is to attend the World Youth Festival.
Cleaning up 'God's bank'
New leadership is charged with shedding light on Vatican Bank's dark dealings.
Vatican bank officials resign
The director and the deputy director of the Vatican Bank have resigned. This comes three days after a Vatican official was arrested in a financial scandal as the pope seeks to clean up the bank.
Italian cleric arrested
Officials have arrested a Vatican cleric on suspicion of fraud in connection with the Vatican Bank, known as the Institute for Works of Religion. This comes two days after Pope Francis announced the new probe.
Pope seeks Vatican bank reform
Pope Francis is launching a commission to investigate the Vatican Bank. The financial institution has been plagued with scandals during its 71-year history. Its usefulness has been openly questioned by the new pontiff.
New style, old problems
Tradition and surprise mark the first 100 days of Pope Francis' pontificate.
Pope canonizes 815 saints
Pope Francis has canonized his first saints. Benedict XVI had approved the new holy figures during the same ceremony in February in which he announced he was resigning as pontiff.
Benedict comes home to Rome
Benedict XVI has moved back into the Vatican. The church’s media service announced shortly after Benedict’s arrival that expected video coverage would not be provided, sparking doubts over the state of his health.
Pope asks cardinals for advice
A month into his papacy, Pope Francis has set up a committee of cardinals to help advise him how to best run the Church and reform the Vatican Curia. The move could signal a willingness to facilitate change.
Pope Francis traces papal roots
The new head of the Vatican, Pope Francis, has visited the presumed burial site of the first ever pontiff, Saint Peter. He also addressed thousands of Catholics at St Peter's Square to mark the end of Easter.
Pope Francis Good Friday
Pope Francis has again broken with precedent as he celebrates the Catholic Church's most important days of the year. For Good Friday's traditional procession, young people from the Middle East have written prayers.
'Holy Thursday' for new pope
Newly-appointed Pope Francis has begun the rituals leading up to Easter Sunday in Rome.In one, the newly elected Argentine pontiff was to wash 12 young inmates' feet at a juvenile prison.
First day for Pope Francis
Pope Francis has inaugurated his papacy and become head of the Catholic Church at a Mass in Rome. His homily focused on protection of the environment, children, the elderly and those in need.
Pope gives Angelus prayer
Newly elected Pope Francis has given his first Angelus prayer to a crowd of more than 100,000 in Saint Peter’s Square. He is due to be officially inaugurated as pope on Tuesday.
The new pope
DW offers in-depth, multimedia coverage on the first-ever pope from the developing world.
Pope Francis meets the media
Newly elected Pope Francis has called for “a poor Church for the poor” during his first audience with the media. He is set to be officially inaugurated as pope on Tuesday.
Vatican denies junta collusion
The Vatican has strongly denied claims that Pope Francis did too little to protect the victims of Argentina’s military dictatorship. One priest who the pope is accused of betraying says he is “reconciled with the past.”
Francis addresses cardinals
Pope Francis has offered his respects and thanks during an audience with the world’s Catholic cardinals. The Argentine pope is set to be officially inaugurated on Tuesday in St. Peter's Square.
Leading his flock, in a different way
Does the son of an Italian railway worker have what it takes to lead the Catholic Church?
The real had of God
The new pope is a surprise choice, but Latin Americans are convinced he's the man for the job.
Catholicism crossroads
A major realignment is taking place within the US Catholic Church.
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