From heartwarming to hilarious: Pope Francis’s most memorable moments – video
In his 12 years as pontiff, Francis became popular far beyond the Catholic community as people embraced his humility and progressive views. Over the years,...
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Pope Francis appears on St Peter’s Square for Easter Sunday mass – video
The pope wished a happy Easter to tens of thousands of worshippers gathered at Vatican’s St Peter’s Square on Sunday. Doctors have advised the pontiff...
JD Vance had ‘exchange of opinions’ with senior cardinal, Vatican says
US vice-president, who is a Catholic convert, discusses immigration and international wars with secretary of state The US vice-president, JD Vance, had “an exchange of...
Vatican puts ‘God’s architect’ Antoni Gaudí on path to sainthood
Pope Francis recognises the ‘heroic virtues’ of the creator of Barcelona’s Sagrada Família basilica in first step of process He’s long been nicknamed “God’s architect”...
King Charles and Queen Camilla pay recovering Pope Francis surprise visit
British royals wish pontiff well in recovery from pneumonia during their state visit to Italy King Charles and Queen Camilla paid a surprise private visit...
Pope seen praying at hospital chapel in photo released by Vatican
Francis pictured for first time since he was admitted to hospital more than a month ago with pneumonia The Vatican has released the first photograph...
Gay men can train as priests but must be celibate, say Italian bishops
Move marks shift in views but sexually active gay men will not be admitted to Roman Catholic seminaries Gay men will be allowed to train...
London-born boy who died aged 15 to become first millennial saint
Second posthumous miracle attributed to leukaemia victim Carlo Acutis, qualifying him for canonisation A London-born teenager who died of leukaemia aged 15 is to become...
Pope visits women’s prison in Venice and tours Vatican show at art Biennale
Pope Francis, 87, met inmates, staff and volunteers at Giudecca jail during first trip outside Rome for months The pope has met female prisoners in...
Pope presides over Easter Vigil service after skipping Good Friday procession
Appearance comes a day after last-minute decision to miss previous service to ‘conserve his health’ Pope Francis presided over the Vatican’s somber Easter Vigil service...
