Vatican gives back Indigenous cultural artifacts to Canada amid reconciliation push
“A concrete sign of dialogue, respect and fraternity,” says Vatican as it returns 62 Indigenous artifacts to Canadian communities.
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Pope Leo hosts film celebrities at the Vatican
“Good cinema does not exploit pain; it recognizes and explores it.” – Pope Leo XIV
Vatican bank reverses dismissal of couple over workplace marriage rule
“A married couple fired from the Vatican bank for violating a rule barring workplace marriages has been rehired following a negotiated settlement,” the union for Vatican lay employees announced.
Vatican confirms probe into alleged antisemitic gesture by Swiss Guards
The Vatican confirmed an internal probe into claims that a Swiss Guard made an antisemitic gesture toward Jewish visitors.
Vatican clarifies: Jesus, not Virgin Mary, is the saviour of the world
The Vatican has ruled that Jesus alone redeemed humanity, rejecting the title of “co-redeemer” for Mary in a new decree approved by Pope Leo.
Vatican Cardinal: Nigerian Muslims also victims of violence, not just Christians
Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and Nigerian Bishop John Bakeni have dismissed claims of a Christian genocide in Nigeria, stressing that the violence stems from social and economic factors affecting both Muslims and Christians.
Vatican Cardinal condemns Israel’s war on Gaza as ‘ongoing massacre’
Vatican’s top diplomat Cardinal Parolin condemned Israel’s Gaza offensive as an “ongoing massacre” while also urging Hamas to free hostages.
Pope Leo says he cannot broker peace between Russia and Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff from the United States, said the Vatican will advocate for peace but is unlikely to act as a mediator in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, emphasizing neutrality while also warning about rising income inequality and challenges in global cooperation.
Vatican hosts inaugural pilgrimage for LGBTQ community
More than 1,000 LGBTQ Catholics and supporters gathered in Rome for a historic pilgrimage aimed at promoting inclusivity within the Church.
Gaza church linked to Pope Francis struck in deadly Israeli attacks, 22 killed
Israeli strikes kill 22 in Gaza, including attack on Holy Family Church