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Vatican Accepts Resignation Of Controversial Polish Bishop Amid Sex Party Scandal
A Polish bishop, whose diocese was reportedly the scene of a sex party organised by priests at which Polish media say a male prostitute collapsed after taking erectile dysfunction pills, has resigned, the Vatican said on Tuesday.
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After Vatican Controversy, McDonald's Helps Feed Homeless In Rome
McDonald's received a lukewarm reception when it opened a new branch just steps from St. Peter's Square last month, but on Monday the fast food giant accepted a challenge to adopt one of Pope Francis's cherished principles - feeding the hungry.
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McDonald's Controversial Vatican Branch To Serve Burgers To The Homeless
A controversial branch of fast-food chain McDonald's that opened recently near the Vatican is to serve hamburgers to the homeless under an initiative with a local charity.
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I Did Not Have Sex With That Priest, Vatican Leaks Trial Told
An alleged night of sex at the centre of a controversial Vatican leaks trial never took place, accused former PR consultant Francesca Chaouqui told a Holy See court on Wednesday.
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Pope Francis Apologises for Recent Rome, Vatican Scandals
Pope Francis on Wednesday offered a rare public apology from the Catholic Church for a series of scandals which have recently shaken the city of Rome and the Vatican.
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Pope Francis Calls for 'Action Now' to Save Planet, Stem Warming, Help Poor
Pope Francis demanded swift action on Thursday to save the planet from environmental ruin, urging world leaders to hear "the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor" and plunging the Catholic Church into political controversy over climate change.
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Pope Francis Refers to Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas as 'An Angel of Peace'
Pope Francis's reference to Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas as "an angel of peace" was meant as encouragement for him to pursue peace with Israel, the Vatican said today, after the words whipped up controversy on social media.
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Pope Francis Becomes First House Guest in Controversial Erdogan Palace
The vast gates swung open and the host personally welcomed his distinguished visitor with all the pride of someone who has just acquired a new home.
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Historic canonisation of two popes brings joy and controversy
Two giants of Roman Catholicism in the 20th century will become saints on Sunday at an unprecedented twin canonisation that has aroused both joy and controversy in the 1.2 billion member Church.
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Controversy over PJ Kurien plans to attend pope inauguration
India's decision to send a politician dogged by rape allegations involving a schoolgirl to the pope's inauguration was attacked on Monday by the victim's family and opposition figures.
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Benetton pulls pope-imam kiss ad after Vatican protest
Benetton pulls pope-imam kiss ad after Vatican protest: Italian clothes company Benetton backed down and pulled a photo montage showing the pope kissing a leading imam from its new global ad campaign on Wednesday after the Vatican issued a stern condemnation.
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Vatican Accepts Resignation Of Controversial Polish Bishop Amid Sex Party Scandal
A Polish bishop, whose diocese was reportedly the scene of a sex party organised by priests at which Polish media say a male prostitute collapsed after taking erectile dysfunction pills, has resigned, the Vatican said on Tuesday.
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After Vatican Controversy, McDonald's Helps Feed Homeless In Rome
McDonald's received a lukewarm reception when it opened a new branch just steps from St. Peter's Square last month, but on Monday the fast food giant accepted a challenge to adopt one of Pope Francis's cherished principles - feeding the hungry.
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McDonald's Controversial Vatican Branch To Serve Burgers To The Homeless
A controversial branch of fast-food chain McDonald's that opened recently near the Vatican is to serve hamburgers to the homeless under an initiative with a local charity.
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I Did Not Have Sex With That Priest, Vatican Leaks Trial Told
An alleged night of sex at the centre of a controversial Vatican leaks trial never took place, accused former PR consultant Francesca Chaouqui told a Holy See court on Wednesday.
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Pope Francis Apologises for Recent Rome, Vatican Scandals
Pope Francis on Wednesday offered a rare public apology from the Catholic Church for a series of scandals which have recently shaken the city of Rome and the Vatican.
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Pope Francis Calls for 'Action Now' to Save Planet, Stem Warming, Help Poor
Pope Francis demanded swift action on Thursday to save the planet from environmental ruin, urging world leaders to hear "the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor" and plunging the Catholic Church into political controversy over climate change.
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Pope Francis Refers to Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas as 'An Angel of Peace'
Pope Francis's reference to Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas as "an angel of peace" was meant as encouragement for him to pursue peace with Israel, the Vatican said today, after the words whipped up controversy on social media.
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Pope Francis Becomes First House Guest in Controversial Erdogan Palace
The vast gates swung open and the host personally welcomed his distinguished visitor with all the pride of someone who has just acquired a new home.
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Historic canonisation of two popes brings joy and controversy
Two giants of Roman Catholicism in the 20th century will become saints on Sunday at an unprecedented twin canonisation that has aroused both joy and controversy in the 1.2 billion member Church.
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Controversy over PJ Kurien plans to attend pope inauguration
India's decision to send a politician dogged by rape allegations involving a schoolgirl to the pope's inauguration was attacked on Monday by the victim's family and opposition figures.
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Benetton pulls pope-imam kiss ad after Vatican protest
Benetton pulls pope-imam kiss ad after Vatican protest: Italian clothes company Benetton backed down and pulled a photo montage showing the pope kissing a leading imam from its new global ad campaign on Wednesday after the Vatican issued a stern condemnation.
