President Biden cancels Italy trip to meet Pope Francis due to Los Angeles wildfires
In what would have been his last overseas trip as president, Joe Biden had been set to depart for Italy Thursday night to ...
Pope Francis names first woman to head a major Vatican office, choosing an Italian nun
The appointment marks a major step in Pope Francis’ aim to give women more leadership roles in governing the church.
Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, tapping an Italian nun
Pope Francis on Monday named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, appointing an Italian nun, Sister Simona ...
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Biden cancels trip to Italy and meeting with Pope Francis amid deadly California wildfires
Biden was set to travel to Rome from Jan. 9–12 at Pope Francis’ invitation. His audience with the Holy Father was set for Jan ...
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Analysis: Pope’s peace diplomacy in era of multiple wars
The Vatican plays a unique diplomatic role in global conflicts, despite lacking military power, as Pope Francis navigates ...
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Vatican approves document allowing gay men to become priests in Italy
A new document by the Italian bishops’ conference states that being openly gay no longer bars candidates from discerning the ...
Vatican to Allow Gay Priests in Italy if They Remain Celibate
The Vatican passed a new ruling allowing priesthood applicants in Italy to be gay—as long as they remain celibate. The New ...
Biden cancels trip to Italy, meant as final foreign visit of presidency, as fires rage in California
Biden was scheduled to leave Thursday afternoon for a three-day trip to meet with Pope Francis and Italian President Sergio ...
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The Elephant That Captivated the Pope and Lived in the Vatican Gardens
Annone, a majestic 4-year-old albino elephant from India, five centuries ago was the pet of Pope Leo X. The white pachyderm ...
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King Charles 'set to travel to Italy to hold momentous first meeting with Pope' since becoming monarch
King Charles and Queen Camilla are reportedly set travel to Italy this spring for a landmark meeting with Pope Francis at the ...
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Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, tapping an Italian nun
ROME — Pope Francis on Monday named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, appointing an Italian nun, Sister Simona Brambilla, to become prefect of the department responsible for all ...