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Vatican
The Vatican is the seat of the Roman Catholic Church and its head, the pope.
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Journalists cleared in 'Vatileaks 2' trial
A Vatican court has acquitted two Italian investigative journalists who published leaked Church documents.
Pope says Christians owe gays an apology
Gays and all the other people the church has marginalized, such as the poor and the exploited deserve an apology, said Pope Francis. They must be "respected, pastorally accompanied," he said.
Inside Europe: Allegations of dodgy dealings at the Vatican
The Vatican is meant to be the moral authority of the Roman Catholic world. But Italian journalist Gianluigi Nuzzi sees it in a very different light. His latest book, published in English as Merchants in the Temple, claims the Vatican is financially mismanaged. His work also uncovers strong resistance to reform efforts since Pope Francis set up a body to investigate the Vatican's finances in 2013.
Pope tailor Filippo Sorcinelli
An Italian artist who uses erotic and spiritual motifs also designs vestments for popes
Pope tailor Filippo Sorcinelli
An Italian artist who uses erotic and spiritual motifs also designs vestments for popes
Pope: Bishops can be fired over child abuse
A new papal decree establishes a way to remove bishops for showing "negligence" in handling child abuse.
Pope says migrants are in danger
Pope Francis has issued fresh calls for compassion and openness towards migrants fleeing war and poverty.
Catholic conference in Leipzig
Catholics from all over Germany are gathered in Leipzig for a 3-day conference.
Pope mulls granting women higher role in Church
Pope Francis has said he is open to setting up a commission to study whether women can become deacons in the Church.
Pope Francis calls for a European rebirth
Pope Francis, the recipient of this year's Charlemagne Prize, wants a humane Europe.
Pope to receive Charlemagne Prize
This year's international Charlemagne Prize goes to Pope Francis. Why is he being honored?
Pope brings 12 Syrian refugees to Vatican
In a clear signal to Europe, Pope Francis has allowed three refugee families to accompany him on his charter plane.
At Vatican, Sanders echoes pope's teachings
US presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has praised the pope for his views on the economy and environment.
Sanders wins Wyoming caucus
Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders has won the Wyoming caucuses, but is still behind on delegates.
Pope on the fringe
Christoph Strack
Pope Francis is set to visit refugees in Lesbos. He's staying true to his faith, DW's Christoph Strack writes.
Vatican probes, Bertone denies
Vatican probe's apartment refit. Bertone denies using money from children's clinic
Pope urges hope for Easter
Pope Francis has made the message of hope the key theme in his traditional Easter messages in Rome.
Pope Francis remembers Brussels victims, refugees
Pope Francis calls on people not to be overwhelmed by the "apparent victory of evil."
Mother Teresa's sainthood greenlighted
Vatican to canonize missionary nun Mother Teresa of Calcutta later this year.
'Evil was done,' cardinal admits to abuse victims
Cardinal George Pell has vowed to work with survivors of sexual abuse to ensure better protection measures.
Bishop Fellay: Between traditionalism and religious slur
Having called Jews "enemies of the church", Bishop Bernard Fellay is used to causing a stir in the Vatican and beyond.
Australian Cardinal 'lied to' about child abuse
Australian Cardinal and Pope Francis' close adviser, George Pell, denies covering up child abuse cases in the 1970s.
Pope and patriarch
Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill are set to meet Friday in Havana, Cuba - a milestone for both churches.
Abuse survivor ousted from Vatican panel
Peter Saunders, an abuse survivor, has been dumped from Pope Francis' sex abuse advisory committee.
History in the making
Christoph Strack
The announced meeting between the Roman Catholic and Russian Orthodox Churches is a sensation.
Pope calls on Tehran to help combat terrorism
Pope Francis has urged Hassan Rouhani to work with other Middle East states to promote peace and combat terrorism.
'Islam is part of the solution'
Germany's ambassador to the Vatican says interfaith dialogue is key to bringing peace to the world.
Vatican officially recognizes Palestinian state
An agreement signed by the Vatican last summer recognizing Palestine as a state has gone into effect.
Cardinal Bertone makes amends for scandal
Cardinal Bertone is to donate 150,000 euros to medical research in the wake of a scandal over misuse of funds
US and Cuba to resume postal service
US and Cuban negotiators have agreed to re-establish a postal service between the two nations.
Vatican rejects anti-Semitism
Vatican seeks to strengthen ties between Catholics and Jews.
Vatican denies reports of financial irregularities
The Vatican has denied media reports of financial irregularities involving senior Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller
Pope Francis kicks off Holy Year
Pope Francis opened the "Holy Door" in the Vatican, launching an extraordinary Catholic jubilee year dedicated to mercy.
Vatican orders external audit of finances
The pope has vowed to clean up murky and wasteful finances at the Holy See.
Pope Francis in Africa
Pope Francis has started his African tour in Kenya’s capital Nairobi.
Two journalists go on trial at Vatican
Two Italian journalists and three Vatican officials face trial despite criticism from media rights groups.
Five indicted over 'Vatileaks'
Five face prison for airing evidence of charity money spent on cardinals' homes of misdeeds by the Vatican's bank.
Vatileaks
The Vatican is on the defensive over trying to protect some of its secrets that two journalists are trying to expose.
Vatican investigates journalists for 'complicity'
The Vatican has put two Italian journalists under investigation for their alleged role in divulging state secrets.
Pope condemns leaks, vows to continue reform
In his first comments on the "Vatileaks 2," the Pope says the release of documents was a crime.
Two arrested at Vatican over information leaks
The Vatican has said a high-ranking official is suspected of leaking classified information to the media.
Defrocked gay Catholic priest condemns 'homophobic' Vatican
A Roman Catholic priest, who announced he was in a gay relationship has lashed out at the Vatican after being defrocked.
Major changes unlikely as Vatican synod closes
After three weeks of talks, the synod at the Vatican remains divided on divorce and homosexuality.
Vatican denies report saying pope has a brain tumor
The Vatican has denied a report in an Italian newspaper that Pope Francis might have a small, yet curable brain tumor.
Pope canonizes couple, urges peace
Pope Francis has conducted the first canonization of a married couple with children.
Inside Europe, produced 15.10.15
Inside Europe, a round-up of topical issues that affect the European continent.
Pope apologizes for series of Vatican scandals
Pope Francis has offered a public apology for a number of recent scandals to rock Rome and the Vatican.
Opinion: A new win for Francis
Stefan Dege
The synod on the family in Rome will be another milestone for Pope Francis, DW's Stefan Dege writes.
Pope Francis opens Catholic synod on family
The pope led a Mass at the beginning of a key synod set to deal with family, marriage and attitudes toward homosexuals.
Vatican priest fired after coming out as gay
A Polish-born monsignor announced he was "happy and proud" to be a gay priest at the eve of a large synod on family.
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