Pope Benedict XVI dead at 95
Pope Benedict XVI, a fierce defender of church dogma who became the first pontiff in six centuries to abdicate the papacy, died Saturday morning. He was 95 years old. “With … Read More
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Ex-pope Benedict ‘lucid’ but ‘condition remains grave’
Ailing former Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI remains “lucid and conscious,” the Vatican said Thursday, as his successor, Pope Francis, again called for prayers to “accompany him in these difficult hours.” … Read More
Pope Francis says world suffering ‘famine of peace,’ calls for end of Ukraine war
Pope Francis said the world is suffering from a “famine of peace” and called for the end to the “senseless war” in Ukraine during his annual Christmas Day message from … Read More
Vatican defrocks anti-abortion US priest Frank Pavone for ‘blasphemous’ posts
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican has defrocked an anti-abortion US priest, Frank Pavone, for what it said were “blasphemous communications on social media” as well as “persistent disobedience” of … Read More
Pope Francis secretly recorded phone call heard at cardinal Angelo Becciu trial
Pope Francis was secretly recorded during a phone call with one of his former top cardinals discussing the Holy See’s payments to free a nun held hostage by al-Qaeda-linked militants … Read More
Fears Russia could target civilians after Vatican envoy faced fire
A Vatican envoy and his aides narrowly escaped injury after reportedly coming under fire while on a humanitarian mission in Ukraine — evidence British officials allege shows Russia is ready … Read More
Pope Francis authorized wire-tapping of financier
The Vatican authorized secret wiretaps on an Italian financial broker based in London who has been charged with defrauding the Holy See of hundreds of millions of dollars, according to … Read More
Pope Francis dismisses resignation rumors following injury
Pope Francis shrugged off rumors he’s resigning as the head of the Catholic Church. The 85-year-old told Reuters Saturday he’s not thinking about stepping down just yet. Rumors began to … Read More
Nancy Pelosi receives Communion at Vatican despite abortion stance
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi received the Eucharist while attending papal Mass at the Vatican, despite her public support for abortion rights and being barred from receiving communion in her hometown … Read More
Pope Francis creates, staffs committee to guide future investments
Pope Francis announced the first appointments Tuesday under his newly reformed Vatican bureaucracy, tapping a trusted cardinal and outside financial experts to serve on a new investment committee. Cardinal Kevin … Read More
