Vatican to open five 'sacred portals' for first time in quarter of a century
Pope Francis is preparing to unbrick and open five ‘sacred portals’ symbolising the doorway to salvation. The doors have not ...
Vatican's Former Sistine Choir Director Found Guilty of Embezzlement
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - A former director of the Vatican's Sistine Chapel Choir was convicted of embezzlement on Tuesday, sentenced to three years in prison and ordered to pay back 127,000 euros ...
Pope Francis to meet Palestinian President Abbas on Thursday, Vatican says
Pope Francis will meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday, the Vatican said in a planning note on Tuesday. Abbas ...
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‘Pilgrims of Hope’: Vatican Prepares to Welcome Millions for Holy Year
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The celebration of a Holy Year every 25 years is an acknowledgment that “the Christian life is a journey ...
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At Vatican Christmas tree lighting, Pope Francis calls attention to sustainability
Assuring the crowd of the sustainable harvesting of the tree, the pope compared the rings in the 98-foot-tall tree to the ...
The Mysterious Disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi and the Vatican's Role
I can only respond on a personal conviction level, in my opinion, the case of poor Emanuela Orlandi is a tragic crime story ...
Vatican Choir Scandal: Sentences Announced for Former Sistine Chapel Choir Leaders
The case had been dragging on for at least six years and involved the former leaders of the Sistine Chapel Choir. Poisonous ...
Pope Francis, 87, Appears at Ceremony with Bruise on His Chin — Though Vatican Says It's from a Minor Fall
The pontiff has experienced several health issues over the past few years, including bronchitis and an abdominal hernia ...
All Vatican Ancient Relic locations in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Ancient Relics are items you’ll discover while exploring the Vatican in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. There are 10 of ...
Vatican nativity scene and giant Christmas tree lit up in St Peter’s Square ceremony
The traditional Vatican Christmas tree and nativity scene were lit up in St. Peter’s Square on Saturday. Archbishop knocks on ...
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Baby Jesus with a Keffiyeh – A Historic Nativity Scene at the Vatican
Pope Francis unveiled on Saturday the annual nativity scene at the Vatican, which this year featured baby Jesus draped in a ...
Vatican's Holy Year calendar includes event for LGBT Catholics
The Vatican has included an event organised by LGBT Catholics on its official online calendar for the upcoming 2025 Roman ...