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Pope closes 2025 Holy Year and signals his pontificate can now begin in earnest

Pope Leo XIV has closed the Vatican’s 2025 Holy Year, marking the end of a yearlong celebration that drew 33 million pilgrims to Rome

The Independent UK

Vatican claims a Holy Year success with 33 million pilgrims

The Vatican has given a final accounting of its 2025 Holy Year

The Independent UK

UFO Disclosure: Why 2026 Could Be The Year Pope Leo XIV Confirms 'First Contact'

Will Pope Leo XIV confirm 'First Contact' in 2026? Explore the Vatican's secretive UFO archives and the groundbreaking investigation into the Church's alien preparation.

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Pope Leo XIV asks that Rome be welcoming to foreigners as 2025 draws to an close

The Vatican this week released statistics showing 3.2 million people had participated in Vatican liturgies, audiences, Angelus prayers and Jubilee audiences this year.

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Pope Leo reveals his wish for 2026 as he closes out the year

In addition to the Jubilee, 2025 was momentous because of the papal transition after Francis died in April and cardinals elected history's first pope from the United States

The Independent UK

‘I got a phone call and our manager said, ‘I think you’d better take it’. It was the Pope - I said, ‘Hi Pope, you alright?’ So we went to the Vatican to meet the Pope and shook hands with him’ Paul Gascoigne on meeting Pope John Paul II

The Pope was lucky enough to have an audience with Gazza during his time in Serie A

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“Vatican City Has The Highest Crime Rate In The World”: 49 Nonsense-Sounding Statements That Turned Out To Be True

Humans glow. The universe is beige. Per capita, the Vatican City has the highest crime rate in the world. Nowadays you can't believe everything you read on the internet but sometimes even the stuff that sounds like nonsense turns out to be true. Here are a few perfect examples...

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Pictures of the year 2025: Powerful images that defined the past 12 months

The Standard reveals its selection of the best photographs from a momentous year

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Pope Leo Calls Out Russia's Christmas Attack, Says Refusing Peace 'Breaks The Spirit'

Pope Leo XIV condemns Russia's 'inhumane' Christmas strikes on Ukraine's energy grid as he pleads for a global truce. Read more on the Miami peace talks.

International Business Times UK

Pope Leo Calls Out Illinois Assisted Suicide Law as Debate Over Life Intensifies

Find out how a US state law on assisted suicide sparked international debate after Pope Leo spoke out.

International Business Times UK

Bombshell Twist In Decades-Old Cold Case Of The ‘Vatican Girl’ Who Vanished 42 Years Ago

The breakthrough could finally provide the answers the Orlandi family has been seeking for more than 40 years.

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Italian Priest Tells Feminists To 'Obey Like Mary' In Christmas Sermon Outrage

An Italian priest sparks outrage after telling feminists they should 'obey' like the Virgin Mary during a viral sermon.

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Pope Leo Criticizes Vatican and Seeks 'Christmas Break' War

Pope Leo criticises Vatican power struggles and urges a one-day global ceasefire, framing Christmas as a test of unity and peace.

International Business Times UK

Mystery of the ‘Vatican girl’ who vanished 42 years ago as new twist emerges in cold case

The disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi shot to international attention when it was linked to a host of conspiracy theories

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Pope offers gentle critique of Vatican culture in Christmas greeting reminiscent of past

Pope Leo XIV has urged Vatican cardinals to put their ambitions of power and personal interests aside and work instead on building communion

The Independent UK

Pope Leo summons world's cardinals for a key assembly to help him govern the church

Pope Leo XIV has summoned the world’s cardinals for two days of meetings in January to help him govern the church, the Vatican said Saturday, in the clearest sign yet that the new year will signal the unofficial start of his pontificate

The Independent UK

Pope blasts 'irrationality' of military deterrence in first annual peace message

Pope Leo XIV says peace is not only possible but necessary

International Business Times UK

Pope Leo XIV to Accept Cardinal Dolan's Resignation: New York Leadership Shift Begins

Pope Leo XIV is poised to accept Cardinal Timothy Dolan's resignation as Archbishop of New York, ushering in a significant leadership transition for one of the most prominent Catholic dioceses in the United States.

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Vatican Christmas Display Draws Attention as Pope Praises Pro-Life Nativity Scene

Pope Leo XIV praised a pro-life Nativity scene featuring a pregnant Virgin Mary as the Vatican unveiled its Christmas display.

International Business Times UK

Pope Leo Reviews Dolan Exit While Illinois Cleric Gains Ground for New York Post

Pope Leo weighs Cardinal Dolan's resignation as an Illinois bishop gains momentum to lead the Archdiocese of New York.

The Independent UK

Vatican unveils Nativity scene, lights Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square

The Vatican has unveiled its Nativity scene and lit the towering Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square

The Guardian - UK

Women who say they were tricked into servitude for Opus Dei to meet in Argentina

Pope said to have urged organisers to hold conference after 43 women alleged they were exploited as minors by Catholic group

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Conor McGregor's Wife: Dee Devlin's Decade of Loyalty Through Scandals and Success

Dee Devlin, wife of UFC star Conor McGregor, stood by him from Dublin roots to a secret Vatican wedding, balancing fame, family life, and recent scandals.

International Business Times UK

Pope Leo XIV Slams Trump's Plan: 'Unrealistic' to Seek Peace Deal Without Europe's Vital Role

Pope Leo XIV has stated that any lasting agreement must include European involvement warning that sidelining Europe risks destroying decades-long transatlantic ties and undermines security guarantees for the war-torn region.

The Independent UK

Riveting images of faith and spirituality: 30 of AP's best religion photos of 2025

From a bird's-eye view high above St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, a stunning photograph shows the estimated 250,000 mourners who gathered for the funeral of Pope Francis. Another photo, taken at sunset from a beach in Uruguay, shows a solitary woman wading knee-deep into the ocean to pay homage…

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