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Vatican-City

World 5 years ago

Pope resumes individual official audiences, cancels group meetings

Pope Francis, who has been suffering from what the Vatican says is a "slight indisposition," resumed official audiences with individuals in his residence on Saturday but three with groups were cancelled.

World 5 years ago

Pope Francis may lead Mass in Jakarta during September visit to Indonesia

His visit, if it happens, would mark the third time a Catholic pope has come to Indonesia.

Art & Culture 6 years ago

All Raphael's tapestries return to Sistine Chapel after centuries

For the first time in centuries, all 12 tapestries designed by Raphael have been hung on the lower walls of the Sistine Chapel as part of celebrations marking the 500th anniversary of the artist's death.

National 6 years ago

Pope announces Jakarta archbishop to be new cardinal

Pope Francis has announced that Jakarta Archbishop Mgr. Ignatius Suharyo is to be one of 13 new cardinals to be appointed on Oct. 5.

National 6 years ago

Pope issues new child sex abuse legislation for Vatican City

Francis said in a letter released with his "motu proprio" decree that it was the duty of everyone "to generously welcome children and vulnerable persons, and to create a safe environment for them".

Entertainment 6 years ago

'Pope' John Malkovich delights pilgrims on Saint Peter's Square

Dressed in white robes and other papal insignia, actor John Malkovich delighted throngs on Saint Peter's Square in the Vatican City on Thursday as he filmed a scene for Paulo Sorrentino's "The New Pope" series.

World 7 years ago

World bishops head to Vatican for sex abuse summit

Bishops from around the world will gather in Vatican from Thursday to Sunday for the hotly-awaited summit on tackling the wave of child sex abuse scandals assailing the Catholic Church.

World 7 years ago

In China's Catholic heartland, Vatican deal brings Communist Party closer

In 1996, a tiny village with a huge Gothic-style church in China's Catholic heartland of northern Hebei province was the scene of a tense stand-off between the ruling Communist Party and the faithful.

People 7 years ago

Bono saw 'pain' on pope's face over abuse scandals

U2 frontman Bono said he could see the pain on Pope Francis's face on Wednesday when he told him "it looks to some people that the abusers are being more protected than the victims".

Entertainment 7 years ago

Vatican's Sistine Chapel hosts first live online concert

The Vatican's Sistine Chapel, an artistic Renaissance jewel, opened up to the digital age on Sunday with the first live concert streamed over the internet from the famous sacred space.