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The Vatican picked its Christmas tree for 2024. That’s when the trouble started…

The church wants a 200-year-old fir tree, but environmentalists aren’t happy.

Fortune

Campaigners in Italy urge pope to stop ‘sacrifice’ of 200-year-old tree for Xmas

Twenty-nine-metre tall fir destined to be chopped down and transported to St Peter’s Square in the Vatican

The Guardian - UK

Astarion has breached the Vatican—Baldur's Gate 3 has sold 2 copies in Vatican City, says Larian's director of publishing

"Wish I could see their mod list. Bet it's absolutely gnarly."

PC Gamer

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Papal elections aren’t always as dramatic as ‘Conclave’ – but the history behind the process is

I’m a historian of the medieval papacy and editor of the forthcoming three volumes of the Cambridge History of the Papacy. So it was more or less mandatory for me to see the new movie “Conclave.”

The Conversation

Microsoft teams up with the Vatican to bring an AI experience of St Peter’s Basilica to the masses

Microsoft has teamed up with the Vatican to allow people from around the globe to see St Peter's Basilica.

TechRadar

Head of New Orleans’ embattled Catholic archdiocese offers to resign

Gregory Aymond’s offer, required because he turns 75, says he wants to stay for resolution of institution’s bankruptcy but adds it is up to Pope Francis

The Guardian - US

Vatican, Microsoft create AI-generated St. Peter's Basilica to allow virtual visits, log damage

A digital twin of St. Peter’s Basilica has been created using artificial intelligence to explore one of the world’s most important monument’s

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How updated Vatican rules on validating supernatural appearances of Mary will affect the famed pilgrimage site of Medjugorje

For over 40 years, six people from Medjugorje, a small town in Bosnia-Herzegovina, have claimed to see and speak with the Virgin Mary. For almost as long, hordes of pilgrims have traveled to visit sites of the virgin’s alleged appearance and to observe the seers’ daily trances.

The Conversation

Conclave: the fun, exciting Vatican thriller is perfect election escapism

The Oscar-tipped papal saga, starring Ralph Fiennes, offers all the thrills of an election … without the grim reality

The Guardian - US

Sorrentino's ode to Naples, 'Parthenope,' gets mixed reviews in Italy over San Gennaro sex scene

Paolo Sorrentino’s latest film “Parthenope,” has gotten mixed reviews and an early thumbs down from Italy's Catholic Church

The Independent UK

AI Art Website Flooded with Pornographic Images of New Vatican Anime Mascot: 'Lord Forgive Me'

The Vatican's anime-inspired mascot has become the target of AI-generated pornographic images.

Latin Times

Meet Luce: Vatican's Anime-inspired Mascot Bridging Tradition And Pop Culture For 2025 Jubilee

Aside from the 2025 Jubilee, Luce will also serve as the official mascot for the Holy See's pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.

International Business Times UK

Vatican Cardinal Convicted Of Fraud In London Property Scandal

Vatican tribunal convicts Cardinal Becciu of fraud and embezzlement in financial scandal, facing prison sentence. Complex financial transactions and appeal...

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The Vatican's new 'pop culture' anime mascot raises eyebrows

'Luce' is the Catholic church's latest foray into youth culture.

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The Independent UK

Vatican tribunal explains conviction of cardinal in ‘trial of the century’

The trial focused on the Vatican secretariat of state’s participation in a fund to develop a former Harrod’s warehouse into luxury apartments

Latin Times

The Vatican Unveils Cute Anime Mascot, Sparks Flood of Unexpectedly Wholesome Fan Art

Fans cannot get enough of the Vatican's new anime mascot for the 2025 Jubilee Year.

The Guardian - UK

Catholic church still failing to deal with sexual abuse cases, says Vatican report

Vatican’s child protection commission delivers first report on scandal that has engulfed church for decades

Latin Times

The Vatican Aims to Attract Kids with Cute Anime-Inspired Cartoon Mascot Named 'Luce'

The Vatican's new mascot is a good faith effort at attracting the next generation of devotees of Catholicism.

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Pope Francis' Commission Calls For Greater Transparency And Compensation

Pope Francis' child protection board releases global assessment on clergy sexual abuse crisis, emphasizing victim support and transparency.

The Independent UK

Pope's child protection board urges transparency from Vatican sex abuse office, compensation

Pope Francis’ child protection board has issued its first-ever global assessment of the Catholic Church's efforts to address the clergy sex abuse crisis

International Business Times

Pope's Commission Against Abuse To Publish First Report

The Vatican on Tuesday publishes its first annual report on protecting minors in the Catholic Church, a move requested by Pope Francis amid pressure for more action to tackle clerical child sex abuse.

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Pope Francis Approves Women's Leadership In Catholic Church

Explore the Vatican synod's discussions on women's roles in the Catholic Church and the ongoing debate on ordaining female deacons.

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Former Vatican Leader Urges Catholics To Back Trump Over Harris

Former Vatican leader, Archbishop Vigano, stirs controversy by urging Catholics to support Trump over Harris in the upcoming election.

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Vatican Succession Drama Unfolds In 'Conclave' Film

Discussion on Pope Francis' successor and 'Conclave' film at Rome Film Festival depicting papal power struggles.

The Independent UK

A thriller about electing a pope draws crowds at the Rome Film Festival near the Vatican

With Pope Francis a few weeks away from his 88th birthday, the plotting for his successor is well underway at the Vatican

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