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Francois Hollande meets Pope Francis at Vatican

President Francois Hollande has met Pope Francis at the Vatican on his first foreign visit since reports of his alleged…

11 years ago

Pope Benedict XVI defrocked 400 priests in two years over child abuse claims

Former Pope Benedict XVI defrocked nearly 400 priests in only two years over claims of child abuse, the Vatican has…

11 years ago

Pope Francis warns against gossip in Christmas address to Vatican Curia

Pope Francis told Vatican officials he wants them to display professionalism and competence as well as holiness in their lives.…

11 years ago

Man on fire in St Peter’s Square

A man set himself on fire in St Peter's Square in Vatican City, church officials have said. The 51-year-old poured…

11 years ago

Bishop of Limburg Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst suspended by Vatican

Vatican has decided to suspend Bishop of Limburg Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst - dubbed the "bishop of bling" by the media…

11 years ago

Ex-Pope Benedict moves back to Vatican City two months after his resignation

Pope Emeritus Benedict has returned to the Vatican, two months after becoming the first pontiff to resign in 600 years.…

12 years ago

Pope Benedict XVI resignation: What’s next?

Pope Benedict XVI's resignation today is forcing the Vatican to consider some unusual questions. Here are 10 answers: 1. Name…

12 years ago

Pope Benedict XVI leaves Vatican

Pope Benedict XVI has officially resigned today, saying that he now "will simply be a pilgrim" starting his last journey…

12 years ago

Claudio Sciarpelletti, Paolo Gabriele’s helper, on trial for stealing papal documents

Claudio Sciarpelletti, a computer technician, has gone on trial in the Vatican City charged with aiding and abetting Pope's former…

12 years ago

Marcello Di Finizio scales St Peter’s Basilica in anti-EU protest

Marcello Di Finizio has scaled the dome of St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City, in an apparent protest against…

12 years ago

Paolo Gabriele says he abused Pope Benedict’s trust

Paolo Gabriele, Pope Benedict's former butler, who is on trial inside the Vatican, has denied charges of stealing confidential documents…

12 years ago

Paolo Gabriele on trial for theft

Paolo Gabriele, Pope Benedict XVI's former butler, is set to go on trial in the Vatican on charges of aggravated…

12 years ago

Paolo Gabriele officially named as suspect in Vatileaks scandal

Paolo Gabriele, Pope Benedict's butler, has been formally named as a suspect in the Vatican's inquiry into a series of…

12 years ago

Sylvester Stallone spotted in a 16th century Raphael’s painting at Vatican City

It looks like Sylvester Stallone is a few centuries old as he was recently spotted in a 16th century painting…

13 years ago