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2 Feb 2019 Human remains found at Vatican owned property in Rome not of girls who disappeared in 80s Human remains found at property in Rome owned by the Vatican belonged to an ancient Roman man and not to either of… 24 Jan 2019 Fear makes us crazy says Pope Francis as he arrives in Panama – He announces visits to Iraq and Japan There were those who had waited at the airport all day. And it was hot (33°C not counting the horrendous humidity). There… 16 Jan 2019 Pope Francis meets Archbishop Scicluna and other members of organising team of world’s bishops’ conference on preventing and combating child abuse At the upcoming meeting on protecting minors, Pope Francis wants leaders of the world's bishops' conferences to clearly understand what must be… 11 Jan 2019 Vatican launches own athletics association "Five years after plunging into the world of googlies, square leg and spin bowling with the formation of its own cricket team… 31 Dec 2018 Vatican’s Press Office director and Vice-Director resign The director and vice-director of the Vatican's press office have resigned together, in a move that appears to indicate sharp tensions at… 25 Dec 2018 Pope Francis wishes for fraternity among individuals, regardless of nation, culture, ideology, or religion in ‘Urbi et Orbi’ message and blessing Pope Francis’ revealed his “wish for a happy Christmas” as a “wish for fraternity” during his Christmas Urbi et Orbi message. To… 6 Dec 2018 Pope Francis approved new laws concerning the structure and governance of the Vatican City State Pope Francis approved a new set of laws concerning the structure and governance of Vatican City State in an effort to simplify… Malta · 13 Nov 2018 Pope Francis appoints Maltese Archbishop Scicluna as Adjunct Secretary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith His Holiness Pope Francis appointed Maltese Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna as Adjunct Secretary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith… 14 Oct 2018 The ‘other’ five Saints canonised today While much attention at Sunday’s canonization was focused on Paul VI and Oscar Romero, another five people were recognized saints by Pope… 22 Sep 2018 Vatican and China sign historic agreement on appointment of bishops The Vatican said on Saturday it had signed a historic joint agreement with China on the appointment of Roman Catholic bishops. The… Morning Briefing · 22 Sep 2018 Saturday Morning Briefing Good morning, Your morning briefing with the latest news developments, a review of Malta's newspapers' front pages and the headline digest of… 22 Sep 2018 Pope Francis starts Baltic visit Pope Francis kicks off a Baltic tour in Catholic Lithuania on Saturday where he will honour victims of the region's Nazi and…