Pope Francis does it again! Pontiff uses homophobic slur weeks after issuing apology

Amidst public outcry, Pope Francis, who was widely quoted as having used a highly derogatory word to describe the LGBT community, issued a rare apology on Tuesday. The Vatican released a statement saying that the Pope did not intend to use homophobic language and apologized to anyone offended by it.

Gravitas: Pope Francis apologizes after homophobic slur

Apparitions of the Virgin Mary and weeping statues have been part of Catholicism for centuries, but the advent of social media has spurred the Vatican to crack down on potential scams and hoaxes.

Vatican tightens rules on investigating supernatural events

The Vatican denounces the criminalization of homosexuality, which is being done in a number of countries with the help of Catholic organizations, said the head of the Vatican's theology office on Monday. Watch to know more.

Vatican says 'no' to sex changes, gender theory

Vatican rejects gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy in new document

The Vatican opposes the criminalisation of homosexuality as practiced by a number of countries with the support of Catholic groups, the head of the Vatican’s doctrine office said. Watch in for more details!

Vatican opposes criminalisation of gay homosexuality

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Mozambique ferry disaster kills 96 | Vatican says 'no' to sex changes

There are prayers in fervour around the world to mark one of the biggest festivals on the calendar - Easter. Ukraine catholic celebrated third Easter since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Pope Francis presides over Easter Mass in Vatican, focus on Pope's health amid concerns

Pope Francis unexpectedly skips homely during Palm Sunday mass service at the Vatican. The service marks the most sacred week in the church's calendar as Christians around the world prepare to celebrate Easter. Watch to know more!

Palm Sunday 2024: Pope Francis skips his homily during Palm Sunday mass in Vatican

Pope Francis unexpectedly skips homily during Palm Sunday mass service at the Vatican. The service marks the most sacred week in the church's calendar as Christians around the world prepare to celebrate Easter. Watch to know more!

Palm Sunday 2024: 25,000 people attend mass held in St. Peters' square in Vatican

Pope Francis, who has been suffering from the flu, asked an aide to read out his prepared speech at a conference in the Vatican, saying he has not yet fully recovered. Watch in for more details!

Pope fails to read to the audience; Asks his aide to read instead

Vatican's blessings to same-sex unions 'not appropriate', say African bishops

The Vatican on Thursday, 11th January 2024 unveiled plans for a yearlong restoration of the monumental baldachin, or canopy, over the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica, pledging to complete the work on Bernini’s masterpiece before Pope Francis’ big 2025 Jubilee.

Vatican unveils plans to restore baldachin in St. Peter's Basilica

Pope Francis has called for a universal ban on parenting via surrogacy while terming the practice deplorable in his New Year's address to diplomats at the Vatican. Pope Francis also termed the practice a great violation of the dignity of both mothers and children.

Pope Francis calls for a universal ban on surrogate parenting

Vatican moves to calm bishops over same-sex blessings approval

The Vatican said on Monday in a landmark ruling approved by Pope Francis that Roman Catholic priests can administer blessings to same-sex couples as long as they are not part of regular Church rituals or liturgies including marriage.

Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples as long as it doesn't hamper Church rituals

Landmark Vatican ruling approved by Pope Francis allows priests to bless same-sex couples

Pope Francis turned 87 on Sunday feted by children who helped him blow out a single candle on a white cake. The children, from a Vatican-run paediatric clinic, sang for the pope and gave him a bouquet of sunflowers.

Pope celebrates 87th birthday; One of the oldest popes in Church history

Pope Francis chooses final resting place outside of Vatican

Pope Francis says he is 'still not well' after calling off Dubai visit for COP28 meeting

Pope strips conservative US cardinal of Vatican privileges, says senior official

For centuries the Catholic Church has been dominated by men. However, this is about to change for the first time, the pope will allow women to vote at an influential global meeting of Bishops in October.

Vatican: Women to partake in synod of bishops, voice gratitude for voting rights

Pope Francis appoints 21 new cardinals to fill highest ranks of Church, calls diversity ‘necessary’

US nun caught sexting with priest defies Vatican orders to leave monastery: Report

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