As Pope Francis remains hospitalised, a look at who's who at the Vatican
As Pope Francis remains hospitalised, questions arise about who governs the Vatican in his absence. While the pontiff holds ...
High anxiety and whispers of a conclave: How the Vatican is dealing with Pope Francis’ hospitalization
With Pope Francis entering his fourth week in hospital, those working in the Apostolic Palace are grappling with the ...
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Pope out of danger –Vatican
Pope Francis was reported to be in good spirits Tuesday after the Vatican declared he was out of danger and could even be ...
The pope has increased his physical activity and celebrated the start of Lent, Vatican says
Pope Francis increased his physical activity Wednesday, called the Catholic parish priest in Gaza and celebrated the start of Lent by receiving ashes on his forehead, the Vatican said.
Vatican City has had no births in 96 years, and here’s the reason why
Vatican City, the world's smallest country, hasn't seen a birth in 96 years due to its unique population of celibate clergy ...
What Would the Church Say About End-of-Life Decisions for a Pope?
Francis has weighed in publicly before on ethics for end-of-life medical situations, but it is unknown whether he has made ...
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Vision of Pope Francis has signalled shift in how Vatican views women in leadership
Do recent reforms signify a genuine commitment to inclusivity or are they merely symbolic gestures aimed at appeasing critics, ask Dr Bronagh McShane in an article first published in the Irish Times.
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Vatican doctrine chief: Dignity lies at heart of church’s stance on gender
The church opposes “the ideology that usually accompanies so many sex-change decisions,” which Cardinal Víctor Manuel ...
A day in the world’s smallest country: What to see inside Vatican City
Vatican City, the world's smallest country, is known for its iconic landmarks such as St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican ...