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Pope Leo XIV's inaugural mass attracts tens of thousands, including PM Carney
Pope Leo XIV officially opened his pontificate as history's first American pope on Sunday, presiding over an inaugural mass in St. Peter's Square before tens of thousands of people, presidents, patriarchs and princes in a ceremony that blended ancient ritual, evocative symbols and a nod to modern-day celebrity.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner gives tennis fan Pope Leo XIV racket at Italian Open
Top-ranked men's tennis player Jannik Sinner visited the new pope on Wednesday, gave him a tennis racket and offered to play, during an off day for Sinner at the Italian Open in Rome.
Verdicts imminent in long-running Vatican corruption trial: What to know
After about five years of investigation and trial, a cardinal and nine other defendants will hear their verdicts on Saturday in a case that revolved mostly around the Vatican's investment in a luxury building in London.
Indigenous leaders hope Vatican's repudiation of oppressive colonial concepts leads to real change
The Vatican formally repudiated the Doctrine of Discovery, which legitimized the colonial-era seizure of Indigenous lands, on Thursday after decades of demands from Indigenous people. Community leaders said the announcement, while welcome, is largely symbolic.
WHO was warned lives were at risk over yanked report, emails show
An author of a withdrawn World Health Organization report into Italy's coronavirus response warned his bosses in May that people could die and the UN agency could suffer "catastrophic" reputational damage if it allowed political concerns to suppress the document, according to emails seen by The Associated Press.
Vatican says no change in doctrine on gays after well-publicized Francis comments
The Vatican says Pope Francis's comments on gay civil unions were taken out of context in a documentary that spliced together parts of an old interview, but still confirmed Francis's belief that gay couples should enjoy legal protections.
Venice reclaims spotlight as 1st COVID-era film fest opens
Venice is reclaiming its place as a top cultural destination with the opening of the Venice Film Festival — the first major in-person cinema showcase of the coronavirus era after Cannes canceled and other international festivals opted to go mostly online this year.
Vatican launches track team of priests, nuns
The Vatican launched an official track team Thursday with the aim of competing in international competitions as part of an agreement signed with the Italian Olympic Committee. Swiss Guards, priests, nuns, pharmacists and even a 62-year-old professor are the first accredited members of Vatican Athletics.
Global Catholic nuns urge reporting of sex abuse to police
The Catholic Church's global organization of nuns has denounced the "culture of silence and secrecy" surrounding sexual abuse in the church and is urging sisters who have been abused to report the crimes to police and their superiors.
Canadian Vatican official defends Pope against 'blasphemous' coverup claims
Quebec-born Cardinal Marc Ouellet issued a scathing rebuke Sunday of the ambassador who accused Pope Francis of covering up the sexual misconduct of a prominent American cardinal, saying his claims were a "blasphemous" political hit job.