Vatican City
The pope says he wants to be buried in the Rome basilica, not in the Vatican
By Nicole Winfield — December 13, 2023
ROME (AP) — Francis has already said if he retires, he would want to live outside the Vatican somewhere in Rome in a residence for retired priests.
Pope Francis says he has a lung inflammation but will go to Dubai this week for a climate conference
By Frances D'emilio — November 27, 2023
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Francis gave the traditional noon blessing in an appearance televised live from the chapel in the Vatican hotel.
The pope’s absolute power, and the problems it can cause, are on display in 2 Vatican trials
By Nicole Winfield — October 19, 2023
VATICAN CITY (AP) — On Thursday, the Vatican’s long-running financial fraud, extortion and corruption trial resumes, with defense attorneys offering final arguments ahead of a verdict expected before the end of the year.
Sweeping study finds 1,000 cases of sexual abuse in Swiss Catholic Church since mid-20th century
By Jamey Keaten — September 14, 2023
GENEVA (AP) — The authors said in a statement that they identified 1,002 “situations of sexual abuse" in the Swiss church, including accusations against 510 people.
Pope Francis’ message for peace now orbits the Earth, to be heard across all borders
By Claire Giangravé — June 15, 2023
(RNS) — A nanobook version of the pope’s words of unity during the pandemic are now orbiting Earth.
John Paul I, briefly serving, ‘smiling” pope, is beatified
By Frances D'emilio — September 6, 2022
VATICAN CITY (AP) — John Paul I, the pontiff recognized for his humility and cheerfulness, and whose abrupt death shocked the world, was beatified on Sunday by Pope Francis.
Pope Francis is not going to resign, yet
By Thomas Reese — July 19, 2022
(RNS) — Pope Francis has indicated the need for explicit guidelines for retired popes.
Pope Francis, emeritus pope among group given third dose of COVID-19 vaccine
By Claire Giangravé — October 27, 2021
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — A top Vatican official said ‘it’s inferable’ that Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI received the third dose during administrations in October.
Vatican City enforces mandates for vaccines, COVID-19 test
By Claire Giangravé — September 20, 2021
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — To enter Vatican City, people will have to present a Green Pass, the certification used in Italy to avoid the spread of the pandemic, or any international equivalent.
During Way of the Cross, Pope Francis put children at the center
By Claire Giangravé — April 2, 2021
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The Via Crucis underlined once more the profound transformation the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the Catholic Church and the world.
On Ash Wednesday, Pope Francis says Lent is an ‘exodus from slavery to freedom’
By Claire Giangravé — February 17, 2021
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — 'Lent is a journey of return to God,' the pope said during his homily on Feb. 17, to the socially distanced faithful attending the Mass.
Catholic leaders, progressive and conservative, condemn the violence at the Capitol
By Claire Giangravé — January 7, 2021
VATICAN CITY (RNS) – ‘Those who resort to inflammatory rhetoric must accept some responsibility for inciting the increasing violence in our nation,’ said Cardinal Wilton Gregory, the archbishop of Washington.
New cookbook celebrates the strong bond between Swiss Guards and popes
By Claire Giangravé — January 6, 2021
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — A new book of recipes, The Vatican Christmas Cookbook, presents a collection of meals enjoyed by the Swiss Guards, who often dine with the pope.
Vatican unveils nativity scene and lights up tree for Christmas
By Claire Giangravé — December 11, 2020
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — 'Christmas reminds us that Jesus is our peace, our joy, our strength, our comfort,' Pope Francis said at the Vatican’s traditional lighting ceremony, Friday (Dec. 11).
Clergy shortage grows to more than 3k Catholics for every priest, Vatican data shows
By Claire Giangravé — October 16, 2020
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The reasons for the steady hemorrhage of Catholic clergy worldwide are varied, from secularization to the church's ongoing sexual and financial scandals. And the COVID-19 pandemic has brought its own challenges.
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