The Vatican marked the start of Christmas celebrations with the unveiling of a towering 25-metre Christmas tree and a life-size Nativity scene from Italy’s Campania region at St. Peter’s Square.


Christmas celebrations light up Vatican as 25-metre tree and nativity scene unveiled

In a first after 500 years, King Charles and Pope Leo pray together at the Vatican, as the Pontiff leads an ecumenical service with Archbishop Stephen Cottrell attended by the King and Queen.


First British monarch to pray with Pope in nearly 500 years 

Breaking: 1st British king to pray with Pope in 500 years

Survivors of sex abuse by members of the Catholic clergy have expressed hope after meeting Pope Leo at the Vatican for the first time.

Pope Leo Meets With Global Group of Clergy Abuse Survivors To Talk Zero Tolerance

Survivors of sex abuse by members of the Catholic clergy have expressed hope after meeting Pope Leo at the Vatican for the first time.


Pope Leo meets with global group of clergy abuse survivors to talk zero tolerance

The Catholic Church and Church of England will take a historic step on the path to unity next week when Britain's King Charles III and Pope Leo XIV pray together in the Sistine Chapel


King Charles III, Pope Leo XI pray together in Sistine Chapel

Inside Vatican City, the entire army lives within a palace. Meet the Swiss Guard, a 500-year-old elite force that protects the Pope and symbolises faith, discipline, and history in the world’s smallest nation.

'Royal guards': This country's entire security force lives in a palace

Pope Leo XIV has called out clickbait as a “degrading” practice in journalism, urging reporters to prioritize ethics, transparency, and public service. Speaking to global news agencies at the Vatican, he highlighted the risks of AI in shaping news consumption and stressed the importance of free access to information, quality reporting, and accountability.


Pope Leo XIV condemns clickbait, calls for ethical journalism

Pope Leo XIV has made headlines for blessing a chunk of ice. Yes, you read that right, the leader of the Catholic Church was caught on camera blessing a chunk of frozen water. Why would a religious leader of such high stature do something that seems so bizarre, you may wonder. The answer is to raise awareness about climate change. The chunk of ice he blessed was actually a chunk of the Greenland glacier. Blessing the piece of glacier at the “Raising Hope for Climate Justice” conference near Rome, Pope Leo called on world leaders to act boldly against climate change. 


Pope blesses chunk of ice on camera, sparks ridicule, but why did he do it? 

In a stunning twist to the Vatican’s high-profile financial misconduct trial, defense lawyers have called for the recusal of Prosecutor Alessandro Diddi, citing private WhatsApp messages that reveal questionable conduct and possible bias. The messages suggest behind-the-scenes efforts to influence testimony and evidence, raising serious doubts about the fairness of the trial that convicted Cardinal Angelo Becciu.

Vatican ‘trial of the century’ shaken: Prosecutor asked to recuse over Whatsapp scandal

Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old who died in 2006, is on the path to sainthood after the Vatican confirmed two miracles linked to him. Known as “God’s Influencer,” the tech-savvy teen may soon be declared the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint.

Teen set to become a millennial saint after reported miracles since his death

Pope Leo plans to visit Lebanon, the country’s senior Catholic official announced on Wednesday, in what could be the first visit outside Italy by the new leader of the global Church.


Why has Pope chosen Lebanon as his first foreign tour?

Pope expressed his sorrow for the victims and renewed his prayers and closeness to the Ukrainian people, encouraging every effort aimed at the release of prisoners and the search for shared solutions.

Pope to hold Russia-Ukraine peace talks? Vatican announces as Zelensky meets him amid Russia's biggest attack

New Pope Elected: Robert Francis Prevost has been announced as the successor to Pope Francis on Thursday (May 8) after 133 cardinals voted in the Papal Conclave. He becomes the first American pope, taking the papal name Leo XIV. He is a moderate who was close to Pope Francis and spent years as a missionary in Peru. Watch in for more details!

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost becomes first American Pontiff, chooses name Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV, 69, was made a cardinal by Pope Francis in 2023 after being named to head the Dicastery for Bishops, one of the key departments of the Vatican. He has worked as a missionary in Peru.

Who is the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, first American pontiff in history?

New Pope Elected: The successor to Pope Francis was picked on the second day of voting. However, the official announcement is yet to be made from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica to learn who the cardinals elected. World

New Pope Elected: Robert Francis Prevost becomes first pope from US

After Pope Francis passed away last month, the race to succeed him has opened, with few names being cited as possible front-runners. World | Trending

Next pope to be selected tomorrow: Cardinals move into Vatican on eve of 'mysterious' conclave | Here's all you need to know

The College of Cardinals attends the final Novendial Mass, marking the end of the 9-day mourning ritual. 135 Cardinals will soon gather in the Sistine Chapel to cast secret ballots and elect the next Pope, requiring a two-thirds majority. Watch this report for more details!

Vote to choose next Pope to begin on May 7

Donald Trump faces criticism for posting an AI image of himself in papal attire, sparking accusations of disrespect. The move comes after he joked about becoming the next Pope and faced backlash for mocking a late Pope.

US President Trump criticised for mocking late Pope after attending his funeral

The highest members of clergy are ready to appoint the successor of Pope Francis in a secret ballot procedure. How is the pope selected and why is the race to become the sovereign of Vatican highly unpredictable. Watch this report for more details!

Cardinals to decide the head of 1.4-billion-member church

The Vatican has announced the start of the papal conclave on May 7, where 135 cardinals will gather in the Sistine Chapel to elect the new Pope. The election process can take anywhere from a day to years. Watch this report for more details!

New Pope to be elected: Papal conclave begins

World: To validly elect a new Pope, a two-thirds majority of the electors present is required. If the total number of electors is not evenly divisible by three, an additional vote is necessary.

Conclave to elect new pope to begin on May 7, confirms Vatican. How many days will it last?

The faithful gather to pay their final respects to Pope Francis as his tomb is opened to the public. Cardinal Pietro Parolin leads a Mass in St. Peter's Square, while Catholics worldwide line up to visit the Pope's tomb. Meanwhile, the Vatican prepares for a conclave to elect the next Pope

Catholics from around the world line up to visit Pope's tomb

The College of Cardinals is set to elect the next Pope in a historic papal election. With 135 electors, mostly appointed by Pope Francis, the race is highly unpredictable. Top contenders include Pietro Parolin and Luis Antonio Tagle. Watch this report for more details!

Cardinals prepare for the most unpredictable Papal polls next week

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