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Europe 3 years ago

Pope hails 'beloved' Benedict as Vatican releases photos of body

Benedict's funeral will be "solemn but simple", the Vatican has said, after which he will be buried in the papal tombs under St Peter's Basilica.

People 5 years ago

Pope snubs Vatican's sci-fi Nativity scene, directs visitors to others

Pope Francis on Sunday appeared to add his own thumbs-down to widespread criticism of an unorthodox nativity scene in St. Peter's Square, telling visitors to instead visit a nearby exhibition of traditional crèches.

World 5 years ago

China and Vatican renew historic deal on bishops

The deal allows both Beijing and the Holy See a say in appointing bishops in an attempt to close a schism in China's 12-million-strong Catholic community.

World 6 years ago

Vatican police carry out new raid over suspected corruption

The raid was similar to one last October that involved another investigation into a separate department over the purchase of a building in a posh area of London.

Art & Culture 6 years ago

Virtual no more: Real Michelangelo awes again in Vatican Museums

If you've ever dreamed of being in the Sistine Chapel without feeling like you are craning your neck in a packed open-top tourist bus, now is your chance.

World 6 years ago

Pope marks 'Easter of solitude' in virus lockdown

The 83-year-old pontiff spoke softly at a solemn ceremony attended by just a handful of priests and a small choir that was spaced out across Saint Paul's Cathedral's expansive marble floor.

World 6 years ago

Vatican readies contingency plan against coronavirus in busy papal residence

The Vatican is conducting tests for coronavirus on the dozens of priests who live in the same residence as Pope Francis and making contingency plans to move those diagnosed with the disease elsewhere.

World 6 years ago

Pope urges hugs, phone calls to fight off isolation

Italian rules instruct everyone to keep one meter apart while in public but say nothing about what people can do at home.

World 6 years ago

Pope goes livestream to fight viral epidemic

"The prayer will be broadcast via livestream by Vatican News and on screens in Saint Peter's Square."

World 6 years ago

Vatican reports first case of coronavirus inside its walls

The Vatican said on Friday that a patient in its health services had tested positive for the coronavirus, the first in the tiny, walled city state surrounded by Rome.

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Pope hails 'beloved' Benedict as Vatican releases photos of body

Pope snubs Vatican's sci-fi Nativity scene, directs visitors to others

China and Vatican renew historic deal on bishops

Vatican police carry out new raid over suspected corruption

Virtual no more: Real Michelangelo awes again in Vatican Museums

Pope marks 'Easter of solitude' in virus lockdown

Vatican readies contingency plan against coronavirus in busy papal residence

Pope urges hugs, phone calls to fight off isolation

Pope goes livestream to fight viral epidemic

Vatican reports first case of coronavirus inside its walls

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