Pope Francis said on October 25, that he would raise 13 men to the rank of cardinal, including Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Washington, DC, who will become the first Black American to receive the honour.

Pope Francis names first black American among 13 new cardinals in a surprise announcement

In a landmark, Pope Francis move has endorsed same-sex civil unions. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why the Vatican is not surprised.

Gravitas: Pope Francis endorses same-sex civil unions

The Vatican has abandoned the Christians of China. Beijing & the Holy See have announced a 2-year extension of a 2018 agreement on the appointment of Chinese bishops. WION's Palki Sharma asks: Why is Pope Francis turning a blind eye to China's atrocities on Christians?

Gravitas: Vatican-China renew 'power-sharing' deal

Pope Francis voiced support for same-sex couples on Wednesday asserting that "these are children of God, they have the right to a family." Watch: In a documentary filmed by Evgeny Afineevsky, the Pope said: "What we have to create is a law of civil union, they have the right to be legally protected.

Pope Francis backs civil union laws for same-sex couples

The Vatican and China have renewed a historic deal on the appointment of bishops that has slightly thawed icy relations. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: A fresh start for China and Vatican, Historic deal reviewed

Pope Francis wore a mask for the first time at a public function on Tuesday when he and other religious leaders attended a prayer service for peace around the world.

Pope wears mask for first time at public service

A Vatican city resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and has been transferred into an isolation ward, the Vatican said on Saturday. The man has not been identified by authorities.

Vatican resident tests positive for COVID-19; Pope tested negative

Two 'predatory priests' at the Vatican have been put on trial for forcing a 16-yr-old altar boy into cardinal relations & sodomy. The Vatican has a long history of sex abuse & coverups. Palki Sharma Upadhyay asks: Is it time the Roman Catholic church opens itself to scrutiny?

Gravitas: Vatican's first sexual abuse trial

The Vatican has put two priests on trial over alleged sexual abuse. Reverend Gabriele Martinelli and Enrico Radice, One priest accused of molesting an altar boy in the Vatican’s youth seminary and another priest accused of covering it up.

Vatican needs to open itself to human rights scrutiny and allows victims to access justice

Pope Francis refused to meet US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo - who has slammed a 'secret' agreement between China and the Vatican. Is the Vatican turning a blind eye to China's persecution of Christians? WION's Palki tells you more.

Gravitas: Pope Francis refuses to meet the US Secretary of State

In 2018, China and the Vatican reached a provisional agreement. But the agreement has failed to stop the oppression of Catholics in China. WION's Palki tells you how China has used this deal to craft its own version of Christianity.

China-Vatican deal: Did the Pope concede too much? | Gravitas

Why has Pope Francis never slammed China for its persecution of the Uighurs? Why did the Pope stray from the script to avoid mention of Hong Kong? Is this Pope's neutrality or selective activism? WION's Palki makes a case.

Gravitas: The Pope's selective activism

Roman Catholic Church has been banned in China for at least 60 years. Under Pope Francis, the Vatican is trying to change that. Mao Zedong, the founding father of modern-day China severed ties with the Vatican in 1951 soon after the communist party took over.

Why is Vatican so keen on engaging with China?

The Vatican has denied US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s request to meet with Pope Francis during his visit to Rome this week. Also read | 'Vatican endangers its moral authority': Pompeo on deal with China The Vatican accused Pompeo of trying to use that issue to attract voters in November`s US presidential election.

Vatican accuses Pompeo of playing politics, Pope Francies refuses to meet him

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visits Rome Wednesday, just a month ahead of the US elections and hot on the heels of a diplomatic breach with the Vatican, that experts see as an effort to win conservative Catholic votes.

Pompeo in tense visit to Vatican as US vote nears

During a visit to Rome, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday said that the Vatican must find the “courage” to confront China. Pompeo is currently in Rome which is being seen by many as part of the campaigning for the upcoming US elections, and a bid to capture Catholic votes.

Vatican must show 'courage' against China, suggests US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

One of the most influential Vatican cardinals, Angelo Becciu from Italy, resigned his position unexpectedly on Thursday, the Holy See announced without explanation.

Vatican announces surprise resignation of top cardinal

Rejection of religion is a feature not a fault of the ideology. Road Karl Marx in 1949 the Communist party took over China and began purging what is called colonial and traditional remembrance. Watch report.

China's war on religion | China and the Vatican | World News | WION News

In a book published on Wednesday about, Pope Francis has been quoted saying that enjoying a well-cooked meal and sexual intercourse are not sinful activities and are simply "divine".

People who like food and sexual intercourse are not sinners, says Pope Francis

A report claims that China hacked the Vatican. What information did Beijing want from Vatican's computers? Does the Hong Kong Pro-Democracy movement have anything to do with it?

Gravitas: Did China hack the Vatican?

Pope Francis on Saturday urged politicians to divert funds from weapons to research to avoid such pandemics in the future. The request was made in the outdoor prayer service with about 130 people, largest gathering in the Vatican in nearly three months.

Direct funding towards research to avoid another pandemic: Pope Francis

Pope Francis called on Sunday for international scientific cooperation to discover a vaccine for the coronavirus and said any successful vaccine should be made available around the world.

Pope says coronavirus vaccine must be shared worldwide

Pope Francis on Wednesday (March 18) encouraged the faithful to pray especially for medical teams treating coronavirus patients.

Pope Francis asks for spiritual protection for families and medical staff treating coronavirus victims

The Vatican on Friday reported its first coronavirus case, saying it had suspended outpatient services at its health clinic after a patient tested positive for COVID-19.

Vatican reports its first coronavirus case

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