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Pope Francis stumbles as his walking stick snaps at Vatican audience

The pope tripped while entering the Vatican auditorium for an audience on Saturday

The Independent UK

Richard Williamson, Catholic bishop whose denial of Holocaust embarrassed Pope Benedict XVI, dies

A traditionalist Catholic bishop whose denial of the Holocaust created a scandal when Pope Benedict XVI rehabilitated him has died

The Independent UK

Tool of faith or digital distraction? Catholic Church offers indulgences to faithful who fast from social media

The year 2025 is a Year of Jubilee: an event held every quarter-century that calls Catholics around the world to embark on a holy journey of faith and repentance.

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Pope Francis handed box of papers over ‘most difficult and painful’ Vatican scandals by Benedict

Pope Francis’ reveals in his new autobiography titled ‘Hope’ – the second of two books in two years by the pontiff

The Independent UK

Hope by Pope Francis review – the first memoir by a sitting pontiff

A historic papal autobiography offers unique insights into the challenges faced by the leader of the Catholic church, but skates over scandals

The Guardian - UK

‘Abuse, corruption, dark dealings’: Pope Benedict handed scandal documents to Francis

Pope Francis says in his autobiography he received a ‘large white box’ relating to ‘difficult and painful situations’

The Guardian - UK

Father Gustavo Gutiérrez obituary

Peruvian priest regarded as ‘the father of liberation theology’

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The Guardian view on women in the Catholic church: let down yet again

Editorial: The Vatican’s latest refusal to contemplate female ordination is compromising Pope Francis’s modernising mission

The Guardian - UK

The unique history of the only person who can preach to the pope

One day last year I opened my email to find a curious message from Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa. The email began with a common assumption. Because my job title contains the phrase “Capuchin Fellow”, many people assume I must be a Capuchin friar myself. I am however simply an expert on…

The Conversation

AP PHOTOS: Pope Francis' Asia trip marks 60 years of papal visits to the region

Pope Francis' visit to Southeast Asia, the longest trip in his papacy, is the latest in decades of regular papal visits to the Asia-Pacific region.

The Independent UK

Vatican excommunicates former US ambassador Vigano, declares him guilty of schism

The Vatican has excommunicated its former ambassador to the U.S., Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, after finding him guilty of schism

The Independent UK

The Vatican appoints Pope Benedict's longtime secretary as its envoy to the Baltic states

Pope Francis has appointed the longtime secretary of the late Pope Benedict XVI, who was sent back to his native Germany without a new assignment last year after a falling-out with the current pontiff, as the Vatican’s diplomatic representative to the Baltic states

The Independent UK

Pope Francis: 'Agent of Change' According to U.S. Latino Perspective in Pew Center Survey

Over three in four hold favorable views of the Argentine pontiff. A third of all U.S. Catholics are Latino

Latin Times

Pope Francis Exposes Political Maneuvering In Papal Elections

Pope Francis discloses political tactics during papal elections, addresses issues with predecessor and aide in recent book-length interview.

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Pope Francis Cancels Audience Due To Mild Flu

Pope Francis faces health challenges, cancels audience due to mild flu. Speculation about his future.

International Business Times

Before Dawn At The Vatican Museums, The Key Keeper Unlocks History

It's still dark outside when Gianni Crea pushes open the imposing entrance door to the Vatican Museums, a heavy ring of keys in his hand.

The Independent UK

Abdication in our age: a look at royals who have retired in recent years

Queen Margrethe II will become Denmark’s first monarch to abdicate in nearly 900 years when she hands over the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik

The Conversation

Queen Margrethe II is the first Danish monarch to abdicate in 900 years – but it is just a sign of the times

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark’s announcement of her abdication in her New Year’s Eve address, citing her age and health, was a significant shock to the Danes.

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Italian priest struck off for calling Francis an ‘anti-pope usurper’

Priest in Tuscany compares Francis unfavourably with Pope Benedict in New Year’s Eve address shared online

The Independent UK

Pope recalls Benedict XVI's love and wisdom on anniversary of death, as secretary reflects on legacy

Tributes are being paid on the first anniversary of the death of Pope Benedict XVI

The Independent UK

Vatican to publish never-before-seen homilies by Pope Benedict XVI during his 10-year retirement

The Vatican next year will publish a collection of never-before-seen homilies delivered by the late Pope Benedict XVI

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Pope Francis Accelerates Reform Amidst Health Challenges at 87

Join us on an enlightening journey as we delve into Pope Francis' 87th year. Explore his trials, triumphs and the meaningful impact of his reforms.

The Independent UK

Pope Francis' 87th birthday closes out a big year of efforts to reform the church, cement his legacy

Pope Francis is marking a birthday

International Business Times

Pope Says Has Chosen His Tomb -- In Rome, Not Vatican

Pope Francis has chosen to be buried not in St Peter's Basilica alongside his immediate predecessors but in a basilica in Rome, he revealed in an interview broadcast on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Vatican monastery that served as Pope Benedict XVI's retirement home gets new tenants

The converted monastery in the Vatican gardens that served as Pope Benedict XVI’s retirement home is getting some new tenants

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