Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, choosing an Italian nun
He is appointing Sister Simona Brambilla, an Italian nun, to become prefect of the Vatican department responsible for all the ...
Pope prays for victims and rescuers in California wildfires
Pope Francis is praying for victims and rescuers trying to control the wildfires in California that have killed at least 11 ...
Opinion - Pope Francis should brace for a new dynamic in the US Catholic Church
On Dec. 20, Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Brian Burch as the next U.S. ambassador to the Vatican. Burch, ...
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The Elephant That Captivated the Pope and Lived in the Vatican Gardens
Annone, a majestic 4-year-old albino elephant from India, five centuries ago was the pet of Pope Leo X. The white pachyderm ...
Psychological thriller Conclave looks at the election of the pope. What’s the real story?
The conclave, shrouded in centuries-old tradition and secrecy, stands as one of the most captivating rituals in the Catholic ...
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Pope Francis on Epiphany: The star of the Magi symbolizes the love of God
The star,” Pope Francis said, “speaks to us of that unique light that can show to all people the way to salvation and ...
Biden nixes trip to meet the pope because of LA fires
President Joe Biden has decided not to embark on a final overseas trip in office, canceling plans to travel to Rome for a ...
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African circus performs during the Pope's general audience
The circus came to the Vatican on Wednesday (January 8) to perform for Pope Francis during his weekly general audience.
No. 6 Kentucky heads to No. 14 Mississippi St. focused on the glass
That's an issue Mississippi State (14-1, 2-0) may be able to take advantage of on Saturday. The Bulldogs are No. 41 nationally on the offensive glass, getting 13.3 a game, and TeamRankings.com has ...