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MYSTERIOUS: Vatican media - What They Never Told You

Meet María Montserrat Alvarado, the Lay Mexican Woman Chosen by Pope Leo XIV to Lead Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV appointed María Montserrat Alvarado, a Mexico City native and veteran Catholic media executive, as the new prefect of the Vatican's Dicastery for Communication, making her the first non-religious woman to hold one of the Holy See's most influential communications posts.

Latin Times · Jun 3

Pope and Rubio commit to foster good relations after Trump spat over Iran war

The diplomat’s bid to repair relations was complicated after the US president renewed his criticism of the Catholic leader.

Evening Standard · May 7

As pope seeks dialogue and diplomacy, 2 US cardinals reject US-Israeli war in Iran

Pope Leo XIV is calling for an end to the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran and expressing deep sorrow for those killed

The Independent UK · Mar 9

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The reason for Queen Camilla's dramatic all-black ensemble at the Vatican will surprise you

Whilst King Charles wore a suit to meet Pope Leo XIV, her outfit was a lot bolder and followed a long-standing tradition

Woman & Home · Oct 23, 2025

What will Trump’s relationship be like with the new pope? A Vatican expert has their say

Donald Trump called the election of the first American pope a 'great honour'

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

Conclave cardinals told choice for next pope is of ‘exceptional importance’

The electors met for mass at St Peter’s Basilica ahead of the conclave in the Sistine Chapel from Wednesday afternoon.

Evening Standard · May 7, 2025

Why the Vatican will cut the phone signal ahead of the secret Conclave vote

The Vatican has made sure that what happens in the Sistine Chapel stays in the Sistine Chapel

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025

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JD Vance breaks silence on Trump’s infamous AI Pope photo

The vice president, a Catholic, was one of the last world leaders to meet with Pope Francis before his death on Easter Monday

The Independent UK · May 4, 2025

Viral Nun Who Broke Protocol To Weep Over Pope Francis’ Casket Revealed To Be His “Best Friend”

"She arrived to say goodbye, hoping to see him again in eternal life."

Bored Panda · Apr 24, 2025

Pope Francis lies in state as thousands begin to pay their respects

Vatican breaks with tradition as public viewing begins at St Peter’s Basilica.

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025

JD Vance Breaks Silence After Pope Francis’ Passing, A Day After “Awkward” Encounter

Pope Francis has publicly clashed in the past with JD Vance, whom he met on Easter Sunday just hours before he passed away.

Bored Panda · Apr 21, 2025

A still recovering Pope Francis makes surprise visit to basilica Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome

On Saturday afternoon Pope Francis went to the basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore to pray.

Euronews · Apr 12, 2025

Pope Francis speaks out against ‘every kind of abuse’ of children in East Timor visit

Pope Francis spoke out against child sexual abuse during his visit to East Timor on Monday, indirectly acknowledging a long-running abuse scandal involving independence hero Bishop Carlos Ximenes Belo. Thousands of devotees journeyed from remote areas and crossed the Indonesian border to witness the first papal visit since the country…

France 24 · Sep 9, 2024

Brendan Rodgers gifts the Pope a Celtic shirt on Vatican visit

The Celtic squad were granted an audience with the Pope after facing Lazio in a Champions League clash in Rome

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023

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Zenger · Nov 21, 2023

Progressives And Conservatives Clash Over Key Issues In Vatican Synod

Vatican's Synod on Synodality Concludes Amidst Growing Debate on Key Issues

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023

Vatican and Vietnam agree to open resident Holy See office in Hanoi, as relations improve

Vietnam has formally agreed to let a Vatican representative live in the country and open an office

The Walrus · Jul 12, 2023

When the Pope Came to Canada

One year ago, Pope Francis visited Canada to apologize for residential schools. What difference did the trip actually make?

ABC News · Apr 9, 2023

Pope Francis appeals to Russians on Ukraine war, decries Middle East violence, in Easter message

Speaking about "the darkness and the gloom" of the world, Pope Francis said Ukraine should be helped towards peace, with "the light of Easter" shining upon the people of Russia.

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The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023

Vatican touts new memoir by Benedict XVI's 2nd secretary

Retired Pope Benedict XVI’s second secretary has come out with a new memoir

Reuters · Feb 4, 2023

Protect, advance women for a better South Sudan, pope says

Pope Francis joined other Christian leaders and the U.N. on Saturday in urging the protection and advancement of women in South Sudan, where rape has been a weapon of war, child brides are common and most girls do not reach secondary education.

Al Jazeera · Jan 31, 2023

Pope slams foreign plundering of Africa as he arrives in DR Congo

The 86-year-old Francis says a ‘forgotten genocide’ is under way in DRC as he begins his trip to two African nations.

Daily Mirror · Jan 5, 2023

Things you didn't know about the Pope's funeral - from three coffins to being buried with bags of coins

Amidst the pomp and splendour are several Catholic customs to honour the life of Pope Benedict XVI who is the first pontiff to be buried by his predecessor in 600 years

Reuters · Nov 19, 2022

Pope Francis goes back to his roots in visit to northern Italy town

Pope Francis went back to his roots on Saturday, visiting the northern area of Italy his ancestors left for Argentina and dropping in on an older cousin to celebrate her 90th birthday.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 3, 2022

Mobile Phone Critic Pope Francis Meets Apple Chief Tim Cook

Pope Francis, who has often said people should limit their use of cellphones and give preference to personal communication, granted a private audience on Monday to Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook. Cook, head of the $2.4 trillion company whose iPhone has revolutionized personal communication, was on the pope's daily audience…

Reuters · May 4, 2022

Pope, Japan PM, discuss hopes for nuclear-free world

Pope Francis and the prime minister of Japan, the only country to be hit by atomic bombs, met on Wednesday and discussed their common hope for a world free of nuclear weapons.

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