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Preparations underway for Pope Francis’ apostolic visit to Thailand
The silver chalice, which Pope Francis will use at mass during his visit, is displayed at the Assumption Cathedral in Bangkok, Thailand.…
Pope considering adding ‘sin against ecology’ to Church’s catechism
Speaking to a group of lawyers on Friday, Pope Francis said that the Catholic Church is contemplating the introduction of “ecological sin”…
Vatican donates building to shelter Rome’s homeless and poor
The Vatican has donated a building near St Peter's hitherto used by nuns to shelter Rome's homeless and poor, ANSA sources said…
Photo Story: Pope Francis meets Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Sheikh Ahmed Al-Tayeb
Pope Francis (R) receives a gift from Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Sheikh Ahmed Al-Tayeb during a private audience, Vatican, 15 November 2019.…
Thailand prepares for Pope’s visit
People pass a welcome sign for Pope Francis' visit, in Bangkok, Thailand. Pope Francis, the first pontiff to visit Thailand in nearly…
L’Osservatore Romano and Vatican News interview Bishop Mario Grech on his experience during the recent Amazon Synod
In an interview with L’Osservatore Romano and Vatican News (the first since his appointment), Bishop Mario Grech as Pro-Secretary General of the…
Italian PM Conte distances himself from Vatican-backed fund links
Italy’s prime minister Giuseppe Conte, sought to distance himself from revelations that a Vatican-backed fund, now at the centre of an investigation…
Italian PM Conte linked to investment fund being investigated by Vatican
The Financial Times reports that a Vatican-backed investment fund at the centre of a financial corruption investigation was behind a group of…
Vatican eRosary app hacked multiple times just days after launch
A new gadget aimed at getting more young people to pray has been hacked at least three times in the days since…
Vatican denies book’s allegations of impending bankruptcy
The Vatican dismissed allegations in a new book that the Holy See risks default in the next few years because of falling…
Vatican police investigating Holy See’s Chelsea property project
The Vatican is investigating how $200m in Swiss bank accounts controlled by its central administrator ended up financing a luxury property development…
High-tech rosary bracelet promoted by the Vatican
The Vatican promoted the launch of a ‘smart rosary’ bracelet Tuesday compatible with an iOS and Android app. The “ eRosary ”…