Greece has received three artefacts belonging to one of its ancient temples. A special ceremony was held to celebrate their return from the Vatican. The repatriation augments Greece's efforts in seeking the return of its sculptures from the British museum.

Greece: Three ancient artefacts return, fragments belong to Parthenon temple in Athens

Nicaragua has announced the suspension of diplomatic relations with the Vatican City in response to Pope Francis’ remarks where he compared the country’s government to a dictatorship, Reuters news agency reported.

Nicaragua suspends diplomatic relations with Vatican after Pope Francis’ ‘dictator’ remark: Report

Pope Francis will on Monday (March 13) complete 10 years as the leader of the Catholic Church. Although he has maintained the fundamentals of the faith, he has faced internal resistance after 10 years of change, as reported by the Associated Press.

Pope Francis to complete 10 years as head of Catholic Church

Catholics will on Monday be able to pay their respects in the Vatican to former pope Benedict XVI, whose body will lie in state for three days at St Peter's Basilica before his funeral.

Watch: Thousands queue to pay their respect to ex-Pope Benedict XVI

The 95-year-old Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI passed away in Vatican City after a period of poor health. In a statement from the Vatican, Benedict, who was the first pope in almost 600 years to resign from office rather than keep it for life, passed away on Saturday. Former Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI leaves behind a contested legacy, lets at some episodes of his life and times.

A life of missteps and scandals: Former Pope Bendict XVI dies at 95, a look at his life and times

The 95-year-old Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI passed away in Vatican City after a period of poor health. In a statement from the Vatican, Benedict, who was the first pope in almost 600 years to resign from office rather than keep it for life, passed away on Saturday.

Vatican: Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95, tributes pour in

Pope Francis is due to address the Catholic faithful on Sunday (January 1) at the Vatican, just a day after the death of his predecessor Pope Benedict at the age of 95.

Pope Francis to address faithful after former pope's death

Vatican: Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95, bells ring to confirm his death

Bells ring in the Vatican to confirm former Pope Benedict XVI's death

Pope Benedict XVI: The first pontiff in some 600 years to resign

The first pontiff in some 600 years to resign

The Catholic Jesuit order, of which Pope Francis is a member, has been rocked by claims that a prominent priest abused several women, a case raising questions about how the Church sanctions offenders.

Catholic Jesuit order rocked by claims of sexual abuse of several women by prominent priest

Pope Francis has ordered the Vatican to return the Parthenon marbles to Greece. The move might put pressure on the UK to return other artifacts that it wrongfully took from its former colonies.

Gravitas: Pope orders Vatican to return Parthenon marbles

Pope Francis orders to return to Greece three 2,500-year-old pieces of the Parthenon. These marbles have been in the papal collections of the Vatican Museums for more than a century. Watch further to know more.

Vatican to return Parthenon Marbles of Athena Temple

Anti-abortion US priest Frank Pavone was defrocked by the Vatican for his “blasphemous communications on social media” and his “persistent disobedience” towards his bishop.

Vatican defrocks anti-abortion US priest Frank Pavone for blasphemous posts

Pope Francis has revealed that back in 2013 when a papal conclave elected him he had also signed a letter of resignation. As per Reuters, the reason behind this was so that the letter could be used if "someday" due to severe and permanent health problems he is unable to carry out his duties.

Pope Francis reveals he has signed a letter of resignation that goes into force in case of bad health

The Vatican charged Chinese authorities on Saturday with breaking a bilateral agreement on bishop appointments by installing a bishop in a diocese that was not recognised by the Holy See.

Vatican accuses China of violating pact on appointment of bishops

Pope Francis beatified John Paul I in St Peter's Square on Sunday with thousands of people present in the audience. Also known as the "Smiling Pope" because of his humility and simplicity, John Paul died in 1978 after only 33 days as pontiff amid lingering conspiracy theories that he was a victim of foul play.

One step away from sainthood: 'Smiling' John Paul I beatified by Pope Francis

On Wednesday, as Pope Francis was speaking on the bond between young and old people, a kid barged the stage, much to the pope's delight. The unexpected visitor appeared during Pope Francis' monthly general audience blessing of Vatican City visitors.

WATCH | Little boy runs to Pope Francis during weekly audience

After the US Supreme Court overturned Roe vs Wade, making abortion illegal in most US states, people from across the world are criticising it. However, the Vatican praised the new abortion ruling.

Amid global outrage over SCOTUS ruling, Vatican praises new abortion ruling

At a gathering of more than a dozen Brazilian Catholic bishops on Wednesday, Pope Francis spoke about his health and his future goals for the church. He declared that he would continue to serve as pope "as long as God allows.

'Will serve 'as long as god allows': Pope Francis ends speculation of resigning

The Vatican said it will release thousands of letters addressed to Pope Pius XII by the Jewish people in Europe during World War-II seeking help and requesting information to find family members held in Nazi concentration camps.

Vatican to publish letters from Jews to Pope Pius XII during World War-II

On Friday (June 10), European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with Pope Francis at the Vatican, where they discussed the Ukraine problem. "We stand with those suffering from the catastrophe in Ukraine," von der Leyen wrote after the meeting, posting a photo of the two. This war must come to an end, restoring peace to Europe."

EU chief meets Pope Francis in the Vatican, discusses Ukraine

In a first, Pope Francis on Saturday implicitly criticised Russian President Vladimir Putin for invading Ukraine and launching a “savage” war. "From the east of Europe, from the land of the sunrise, the dark shadows of war have now spread.

Ukraine invasion: Pope Francis implicitly criticises Putin for 'savage' war

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