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Vatican
The Vatican is the seat of the Roman Catholic Church and its head, the pope.
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Burkina Faso coup leader reportedly in Vatican Embassy
The man who led an unsuccessful coup in Burkina Faso is reportedly seeking refuge in the Vatican's diplomatic compound.
Pope met with anti-gay clerk in US
The pontiff secretly met anti-gay Kentucky clerk Kim Davis when he was in Washington last week.
Francis' view of US' economic system
The US' former Vatican ambassador praised Francis' Congress speech, but criticized his view of the US economic system.
Pope Francis and the limits of candor
John Berwick
This pope speaks and acts from the heart. But it's hardly a recipe for successful diplomacy, says DW's John Berwick.
Papal politics
Astrid Prange de Oliveira
The pope's visit to Cuba is more than religion; it's highly political, writes DW's Astrid Prange.
Pope in Cuba
The papal visit to Cuba is bringing about a political spring for the Catholic Church.
The Vatican's train line rides up to Castel Gandolfo
Pope Francis is the first to have opened the sumptuous papal summer villa Castel Gandolfo to the public.
Palestine flag to fly over UN
UN General Assembly overwhelmingly approves Palestinians' proposal to raise flag over UN headquarters.
German 'bling bishop' avoids trial
Ex-bishop of Limburg Franz-Peter tebartz-van Elst does not have to pay damages to his former diocese.
Ex-archbishop dies ahead of paedophilia trial
A former Polish archbishop, due to become the first cleric to be tried in the Vatican for child sex abuse, has died.
Ex-Vatican envoy, charged with child abuse, dies
A former archbishop, Jozef Wesolowski, has died while awaiting trial for paying for sex with minors, Vatican says.
Denied abortion, child rape victim gives birth in Paraguay
Mother requested that her daughter's pregnancy be terminated but government refused. Child had been raped by stepfather.
Inside Europe - The Pope links climate to social ills
Inside Europe - The Pope links climate to social ills
Big city leaders tackle climate change at Vatican
Mayors from cities around the world have gathered in the Vatican to address climate change and human trafficking.
Ex-archbishop hospitalized hours before child abuse trial
Wesolowski, a former archbishop accused of child sex abuse, has been hospitalized hours ahead of a trial against him.
Pope hails women during Paraguay visit
Pope Francis has arrived in Paraguaya praising the country's women for "the hope of a better tomorrow."
Vatican signs first accord with Palestine
The Vatican has signed its first accord with Palestine, a move which marks its first legal recognition of the state.
Pope: Separation can be 'morally necessary'
Pope Francis has said that in cases of violence and exploitation, it may be necessary for spouses to separate.
Pope Francis apologizes to Waldensians
The pope asks for forgiveness on behalf of the Roman Catholic Church for its historic treatment of the Protestant group.
Vatican to try former archbishop
Former archbishop Jozef Wesolowski is to stand trial in the Vatican on accusations of child abuse.
Putin's private meeting with the pope
Pope Francis has called for a "great effort" to end the Ukraine conflict in talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Putin visits Italy after G7 snub
Italian Prime Minister Renzi has welcomed Russian president Putin in Milan, despite ongoing tensions over Ukraine.
Pope sets up child abuse tribunal for bishops
Pope Francis establishes a new tribunal with powers to judge bishops accused of covering up sexual abuse of minors.
Vatican dispute over Australia child abuse inquiry
A commissioner for the pope accused the Vatican finance chief Pell of "disregard" for abused children.
'Defeat for humanity' says Vatican cardinal of Irish vote
In contrast, Dublin's archbishop has said the Church needs to find 'a new language' with which to reach people.
Vatican bank clean-up pays off as profit soars
After years of scandals, Vatican City looks on track to get its financial house in order, posting a rise in profits.
First Palestinian nuns canonized
Pope Francis has canonized two Palestinian nuns, the first Palestinian Arabs to gain sainthood.
Vatican officially recognizes state of Palestine
The Vatican has confirmed it will officially recognize Palestine as a state in a new treaty.
Cuba's Raul Castro holds Vatican talks with Pope Francis
Castro has come to the Holy See to personally thank the pope for his help restoring ties between the US and Cuba.
Pope to visit Cuba en route to United States
Pope Francis will stop by Cuba while en route to the United States the Vatican has confirmed.
Coffee spill caused presidential plane plunge
President Nikolic was forced to miss an appointment with Pope Francis over beverage-induced plane trouble.
Pope accepts bishop's resignation after abuse case
Pope Francis accepts bishop's resignation but abuse victims see the Vatican's inaction as too little, too late.
Turkey calls back its ambassador to the Vatican
Turkey has called back its ambassador to the Vatican after Pope Francis described the killings of Armenians as genocide.
Turkey angry at Pope's Armenian 'genocide' comments
Turkey has told the Vatican's ambassador it was disappointed that the Pope called the slaughter of Armenians a genocide.
Vatican criticized for refusing gay diplomats nomination
Italian gay activists have slammed the Vatican after it reportedly refused to accept France’s new diplomat nomination.
Thousands gather for Easter Mass at Vatican
In his Easter message, the pope has drawn attention to the persecution of Christians in the Middle East and Africa.
Easter festivities underway in Rome
Holy Thursday marks the start of Easter - four very busy days for Pope Francis.
US sanctions lifted on select entities
The thawing of tensions between the two countries has been the result of a decade-long undertaking.
Pope Francis teases retirement
Francis says he could leave his job as pope after about three more years.
The Vatican breaks with Mafiosi
The Italian mafia has long enjoyed a cozy relationship with the Catholic church, but under the leadership of Pope Francis, the Vatican has launched an unprecedented effort to sever its ties to organized crime. Last year, Pope Francis said Mafiosi were 'excommunicated.' Some priests have also been taking a stand against the mafia in their local area
Merkel meets Pope Francis
Pope Francis has received German Chancellor Angela Merkel for a private audience at the Vatican.
Pope Francis appoints 20 new cardinals
Pope appointed 20 new cardinals, 15 of whom will be eligible to elect the next pope after his death or resignation.
Pope orders cooperation with abuse commission
Pope Francis has ordered Catholic bishops worldwide to cooperate with a commission he set up to tackle sexual abuse.
Pope declares Salvadoran archbishop a martyr
Pope Francis has ruled that the Salvadorean archbishop Oscar Romero died for his faith.
Pope: Catholics don't need to breed 'like rabbits'
Being a good Catholic doesn't mean breeding "like rabbits," the pope says.
Pope pillories Philippine poverty
Pope Francis urges people in the Philippines to stand up against corruption and bring an end to poverty.
Pope: Religion should not be insulted
Pope Francis said there were limits to freedom of speech when it insulted someone's faith.
Jewish vendors in Vatican City
Surprisingly, many of the vendors selling papal trinkets to tourists in Rome's St. Peter's Square are actually Jewish.
Pope Francis calls for peace, end to slavery
The head of the Roman Catholic Church has called on people of all religions to come together to end slavery and human trafficking. The pope also called for an end to armed conflicts.
Pope condemns 'IS' in Christmas message
In his annual Christmas "urbi et orbi" message, Pope Francis has condemned this year's "brutal" religious persecution in the Middle East. He also urged for peace in Nigeria, Ukraine and other troubled regions.
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