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Vatican
The Vatican is the seat of the Roman Catholic Church and its head, the pope.
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Pope showing 'good response' to treatment, says Vatican
As he begins his fourth week in hospital, Pope Francis is showing a "gradual" improvement, the Vatican said.
Vatican says Pope Francis had two new breathing attacks
The pope has been in hospital for over two weeks. The 88-year-old pontiff is battling to recover from pneumonia.
Pope Francis makes call for world peace from hospital bed
Pope Francis has asked for prayers for the war-torn regions after being hospitalized with bronchitis.
Pope Francis spends 'peaceful night' after breathing crisis
The head of the Catholic Church has been in hospital for over two weeks fighting double pneumonia.
Pope Francis suffers 'breathing crisis,' Vatican says
Pope Francis received "non-invasive mechanical ventilation" to help him breathe, the Vatican said in a statement.
Faithful flock to Rome, praying for Pope to pull through
Catholics in Rome gather to pray outside the hospital where Pope Francis is being treated.
Catholics flock to Vatican to pray for pope's recovery
Pope Francis has been battling pneumonia for more than 10 days. He remains in critical condition, worrying Catholics.
Pope Francis in critical condition, Vatican says
Pope Francis is in critical condition after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis' health is 'critical,' Vatican says
The Holy See said the 88-year-old pontiff was still in danger after suffering a "prolonged asthma-like" attack.
Pope Francis' condition 'improving slightly,' Vatican says
Hospitalized for double pneumonia, Pope Francis' condition was improving slightly, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis has 'peaceful night' despite pneumonia battle
The 88-year-old pontiff has been diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs and has spent a fifth night in hospital in Rome.
Pope Francis hospitalized with bronchitis, Vatican says
The pope will undergo medical examinations and receive treatment for a case of bronchitis, the Vatican said.
Visiting holy sites digitally
VR and AI tools are being used to give believers around the world access to religious sites.
Pope Francis highlights abortion in New Year appeal
The pontiff ushers in 2025 by calling for Catholics to reject abortion, urging a "firm commitment" to protect life.
Holy Year 2025: What to expect
The Pope will open the "Jubilee" or "Holy Year 2025" on Christmas Eve. What does that entail?
US: Biden to meet with Pope Francis, Italy PM Meloni
President Biden and Pope Francis will be discussing "efforts to advance peace around the world."
Pope Francis creates 21 new cardinals
Pope Francis has appointed 21 new clergymen to the Catholic Church's College of Cardinals.
Pope Francis names diverse group of cardinals
Francis is further shaping the circle of senior Catholic clergy who will eventually elect his successor in the conclave.
China and Vatican agree to extend controversial bishops deal
Some conservative Catholics have criticized the accord for handing over too much control to Beijing.
Vatican's 'pivot to Asia' reflected in Pope Francis' tour
The pope's 12-day tour shows that the Vatican — like many other Western states — is working to deepen ties with Asia.
Decoding China: The Vatican's difficult diplomacy
To what extent can China allow the Catholic Church in the country if Beijing has little influence over the Vatican?
Pope Francis travels to Venice to attend Biennale
The pontiff flew from the Vatican into a women's prison in Venice, home to the Vatican's exhibition at the Biennale.
Vatican eyes closer ties with communist Vietnam
Religious organizations in Vietnam are tightly under the thumb of the communist authorities.
Vatican: Pope Francis urges peace on Easter Sunday
He called for peace in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages, and for prisoner swaps between Russia and Ukraine.
Pope Francis leads Easter vigil after health concerns
Pope Francis used his homily to decry war and hatred in the world. It comes a day after he missed an Easter procession.
Pope Francis skips Good Friday procession for health reasons
It marks the second year in a row the 87-year-old has had to pull out of the Good Friday procession.
Germany's Scholz meets Pope Francis at the Vatican
The German chancellor said his talk with the head of the Catholic Church was "important" and "meaningful."
Vatican: Same-sex couple 'blessings' aren't 'heretical'
The Vatican said it could not be "blasphemous," not least because they are "blessings without a liturgical format."
Pope Francis allows Catholic blessings for same-sex couples
The Vatican allows priests to bless same-sex couples, but adds that such blessings are not a sign of approval.
Vatican cardinal handed 5.5 years jail for embezzlement
Cardinal Angelo Becciu is the highest-ranking Catholic Church official to stand before the Vatican court.
Pope Francis 'still not well' after canceling COP28 trip
The 86-year-old pontiff was set to become the first Catholic Church head to address the UN climate summit.
Pope Francis 'good, stable' but suffers lung inflammation
The Vatican says the Pontiff is showing signs of improvement after suffering from lung inflammation.
The pope's tailor
Filippo Sorcinelli has tailored the vestments of many Catholic dignitaries.
Inside Europe - 12 October 2023
How Russia is using the Israel-Hamas conflict for its own ends, no show for Syria in The Hague as the country is tried for war crimes, and we meet the international volunteers keeping vital aid to Ukraine stocked up. Also: two German states shift to the right, Paris cleans up a major bedbug infestation, and conservatives threaten to halt major reforms in the Catholic Church.
Catholic Church synod: How explosive are calls for reform?
The church is in crisis but a major meeting of bishops in Rome will see unusually open dialogue.
Vatican: Pope Francis appoints 21 new cardinals
Pope Francis elevated 21 clerics from around the world to the rank of cardinal. There are now 137 cardinal electors.
Catholic Church investigates claims against late cardinal
Victims groups want to know if Pope Benedict was involved in quashing an investigation a decade ago.
Vatican beatifies Polish family that sheltered Jews
For the first time, the Vatican has given an entire family one of Catholicism's highest honors.
Pope Francis in Mongolia sends greeting to Chinese Catholics
After a mass attended by some groups of Chinese Catholics, the pope told them to be "good Christians and good citizens."
Pope Francis visits Mongolia's tiny Catholic community
The Catholic Church sanctioned a presence in Mongolia as recently as 1992 after the nation adopted religious freedom.
Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals from across the world
The latest consistory comes as Francis continues to handpick those who would choose his successor.
Pope Francis leaves hospital 9 days after operation
The head of the Roman Catholic Church is "better than before," a doctor said, after he underwent a hernia operation.
Vatican court fines climate activists over museum protest
The activists were received a suspended jail sentence for gluing themselves to the base of a Vatican Museum statue.
Pope Francis recovering well from operation: Vatican
The spiritual leader of the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics has suffered increasing health issues in the last one year.
Pope Francis surgery over with 'no complications' — Vatican
The pontiff had 33 centimeters (13 inches) of his large intestine removed in 2021.
Vatican: Man arrested after crashing car into gate
A medical examination showed that he was in a "serious state of psychophysical alteration."
Pope Francis urges unity in final Mass in Hungary
The pope capped his trip to Hungary with a Mass in Budapest, telling thousands to fight "closed doors" of nationalism.
Pope says women will be allowed to vote in bishops' assembly
Catholic women's groups have long campaigned for the right to vote at synods.
Pope Francis to skip Good Friday procession
The pontiff is recovering from bronchitis and was released from hospital late last week.
Pope Francis to leave hospital in time for Easter mass
Pope Francis was hospitalized just weeks after his tenth anniversary as the head of the Catholic Church.
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