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Vatican

Vatican Swiss Guard member investigated over alleged antisemitic incident

Catholic bishop in Spain denies abuse allegation as Vatican opens inquiry

The Vatican is investigating a case of alleged sexual abuse of a teenage boy in the 1990s by a Catholic bishop in Spain.
The Vatican is investigating a case of alleged sexual abuse of a teenage boy in the 1990s by a Catholic bishop in Spain.

Jesus, not Virgin Mary, saved the world, Vatican says

In a new decree approved by Pope Leo, the Vatican's top doctrinal office instructed the world's 1.4 billion Catholics not to refer to Mary as "co-redeemer" of the world.
In a new decree approved by Pope Leo, the Vatican's top doctrinal office instructed the world's 1.4 billion Catholics not to refer to Mary as "co-redeemer" of the world.

Pope Leo to visit eight cities in Turkey, Lebanon on first trip abroad as pontiff

FILE PHOTO: Pope Leo XIV arrives to lead the Mass for the Jubilee of Synodal Teams and Participatory Bodies at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, October 26, 2025. REUTERS/Yara Nardi/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Pope Leo XIV arrives to lead the Mass for the Jubilee of Synodal Teams and Participatory Bodies at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, October 26, 2025. REUTERS/Yara Nardi/File Photo

Pope Leo offers olive branch in allowing traditional mass

The Tridentine, or so-called Latin mass, will take place in the afternoon of Oct 25.
The Tridentine, or so-called Latin mass, will take place in the afternoon of Oct 25.

Almost 4,400 people abused by priests in Italy, victims’ group alleges

The unofficial tally by Italy’s largest church abuse victims’ group is based on victims’ accounts, judicial sources and cases reported by the media.
The unofficial tally by Italy’s largest church abuse victims’ group is based on victims’ accounts, judicial sources and cases reported by the media.

King Charles, Pope Leo pray together in a 500-year first in Vatican’s Sistine Chapel

Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla meeting Pope Leo in Vatican City on Oct 23.
Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla meeting Pope Leo in Vatican City on Oct 23.

Nuns, ex-Satanic priest among seven new saints created by Pope Leo

Portraits of the new saints are hung on St Peter's Basilica during a mass of canonisations in the Vatican on Oct 19.
Portraits of the new saints are hung on St Peter's Basilica during a mass of canonisations in the Vatican on Oct 19.

Pope Leo to proclaim seven new saints, including three nuns

Pope Leo XIV attends the Jubilee of Roma, Sinti, and Travellers in the Paul VI Hall in the Vatican on Oct 18, 2025.
Pope Leo XIV attends the Jubilee of Roma, Sinti, and Travellers in the Paul VI Hall in the Vatican on Oct 18, 2025.

Coming Vatican visit by UK’s King Charles signals closer Anglican-Catholic ties

Britain's King Charles meets Anangu Traditional Owners at the Australian High Commission for a celebration to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Handback of Uluru-Kata Tjuta, in London, Britain, October 16, 2025. REUTERS/Jack Taylor/Pool
Britain's King Charles meets Anangu Traditional Owners at the Australian High Commission for a celebration to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Handback of Uluru-Kata Tjuta, in London, Britain, October 16, 2025. REUTERS/Jack Taylor/Pool

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