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"Church Must Act Faster Against Abusive Priests": Vatican Body
The detailed global report from the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors was the first since the body was set up by Pope Francis in 2014 to try to tackle widespread abuse within the Church.
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43-Hour Flightime, 32,000 km: 87-Year-Old Pope Francis' Epic Voyage
By embarking aged 87 on the farthest journey of his papacy, Pope Francis is doing something some believed impossible -- and seeking to silence those who doubt his ability to fulfil his role.
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Dostoevsky To Proust, Pope Francis Lists His Favourite Authors
Pope Francis's bookish side emerged Sunday, after the Vatican published a letter in which the pontiff encouraged young priests to read --- while revealing that he himself likes the great tragedies.
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Pope Francis To Become 1st Catholic Church Head To Address G7 Leaders
Pope Francis will address G7 leaders on Friday on artificial intelligence, an unprecedented appearance that reflects the Vatican's growing interest in the new technology, its risks and rewards.
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Pope Francis Apologies Over Reported Homophobic Slur, Says Vatican
Pope Francis issued an extraordinary apology on Tuesday over his reported use of a gay slur in a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops last week.
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Pope Leads Easter Vigil After Skipping Good Friday Event At Last-Minute
Pope Francis took part in the Easter Vigil service at the Vatican on Saturday, a day after the last-minute cancellation of his presence at a major Good Friday procession revived questions about his health.
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"No Right To Take Life," Says Vatican As France Stages Landmark Abortion Vote
The Vatican repeated Monday its opposition to abortion as French lawmakers, in a world first, were set to anchor the right in the country's constitution.
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President Zelensky Discusses Ukraine's Peace Formula With Pope Francis In High-Level Call
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine's peace formula will next be discussed in Davos, Switzerland, but has not given a date.
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Pope Approves Blessings For Same-Sex Couples In Landmark Ruling
The Vatican said on Monday in a landmark ruling approved by Pope Francis that Roman Catholic priests can administer blessings to same-sex couples as long as they are not part of regular Church rituals or liturgies.
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Senior Cardinal Won't Serve Jail Term Anytime Soon, Maybe Never: Report
None of the six people who received jail sentences at end of the Vatican's big corruption trial on Saturday will likely be spending behind bars anytime soon and some perhaps not ever, according to legal and security experts.
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Pope Francis Wants To Simplify Funeral Rites, Be Buried Outside Vatican
Pope Francis, who has shunned much of the Vatican's pomp and privilege, has decided to vastly simplify the elaborate funeral rites for a pontiff by being the first one to be buried outside the Vatican in more than a century.
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"I Am Still Alive": Pope Says He Has Acute, Infectious Bronchitis
Pope Francis on Thursday said he was suffering from a highly infectious and acute form of bronchitis that has prevented him from making the trip to Dubai this weekend for the COP28 climate summit.
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Pope Strips Critic US Cardinal Of Apartment, Salary For "Working Against Church"
Pope Francis has removed some of the Vatican privileges of conservative American Cardinal Raymond Burke, including a large subsidized apartment and his salary, a senior Vatican official said on Tuesday.
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Pope Francis Cancels COP28 Trip To Dubai On Doctors' Orders: Vatican
Pope Francis has cancelled his upcoming trip to Dubai for the COP28 climate talks after advice from doctors, the Vatican said Tuesday.
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Pope Undergoes CT Scan After Flu, Lung Complications Ruled Out: Vatican
Pope Francis went to a hospital in Rome on Saturday for a scan, which the Vatican said had ruled out lung complications after flu forced him to cancel his activities.
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"Church Must Act Faster Against Abusive Priests": Vatican Body
The detailed global report from the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors was the first since the body was set up by Pope Francis in 2014 to try to tackle widespread abuse within the Church.
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43-Hour Flightime, 32,000 km: 87-Year-Old Pope Francis' Epic Voyage
By embarking aged 87 on the farthest journey of his papacy, Pope Francis is doing something some believed impossible -- and seeking to silence those who doubt his ability to fulfil his role.
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Dostoevsky To Proust, Pope Francis Lists His Favourite Authors
Pope Francis's bookish side emerged Sunday, after the Vatican published a letter in which the pontiff encouraged young priests to read --- while revealing that he himself likes the great tragedies.
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Pope Francis To Become 1st Catholic Church Head To Address G7 Leaders
Pope Francis will address G7 leaders on Friday on artificial intelligence, an unprecedented appearance that reflects the Vatican's growing interest in the new technology, its risks and rewards.
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Pope Francis Apologies Over Reported Homophobic Slur, Says Vatican
Pope Francis issued an extraordinary apology on Tuesday over his reported use of a gay slur in a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops last week.
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Pope Leads Easter Vigil After Skipping Good Friday Event At Last-Minute
Pope Francis took part in the Easter Vigil service at the Vatican on Saturday, a day after the last-minute cancellation of his presence at a major Good Friday procession revived questions about his health.
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"No Right To Take Life," Says Vatican As France Stages Landmark Abortion Vote
The Vatican repeated Monday its opposition to abortion as French lawmakers, in a world first, were set to anchor the right in the country's constitution.
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President Zelensky Discusses Ukraine's Peace Formula With Pope Francis In High-Level Call
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine's peace formula will next be discussed in Davos, Switzerland, but has not given a date.
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Pope Approves Blessings For Same-Sex Couples In Landmark Ruling
The Vatican said on Monday in a landmark ruling approved by Pope Francis that Roman Catholic priests can administer blessings to same-sex couples as long as they are not part of regular Church rituals or liturgies.
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Senior Cardinal Won't Serve Jail Term Anytime Soon, Maybe Never: Report
None of the six people who received jail sentences at end of the Vatican's big corruption trial on Saturday will likely be spending behind bars anytime soon and some perhaps not ever, according to legal and security experts.
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Pope Francis Wants To Simplify Funeral Rites, Be Buried Outside Vatican
Pope Francis, who has shunned much of the Vatican's pomp and privilege, has decided to vastly simplify the elaborate funeral rites for a pontiff by being the first one to be buried outside the Vatican in more than a century.
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"I Am Still Alive": Pope Says He Has Acute, Infectious Bronchitis
Pope Francis on Thursday said he was suffering from a highly infectious and acute form of bronchitis that has prevented him from making the trip to Dubai this weekend for the COP28 climate summit.
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Pope Strips Critic US Cardinal Of Apartment, Salary For "Working Against Church"
Pope Francis has removed some of the Vatican privileges of conservative American Cardinal Raymond Burke, including a large subsidized apartment and his salary, a senior Vatican official said on Tuesday.
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Pope Francis Cancels COP28 Trip To Dubai On Doctors' Orders: Vatican
Pope Francis has cancelled his upcoming trip to Dubai for the COP28 climate talks after advice from doctors, the Vatican said Tuesday.
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Pope Undergoes CT Scan After Flu, Lung Complications Ruled Out: Vatican
Pope Francis went to a hospital in Rome on Saturday for a scan, which the Vatican said had ruled out lung complications after flu forced him to cancel his activities.
