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Pope gets invitation to visit Peru during a Vatican garden party, then stays for lunch
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Peru’s ambassador to the Holy See publicly invited Pope Leo XIV to visit his second homeland on Saturday, as 2026 is…
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Vatican returns dozens of indigenous artefacts to Canada
The Vatican has returned 62 indigenous artefacts to Canada, 100 years after they were taken from tribes to appear in a missionary museum…
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Pope Leo XIV signals continuity on fighting abuse with new head of child protection board
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV signaled commitment to continuing the fight against clergy sexual abuse by appointing France's Bishop Thibault…
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Catholic bishops from Asia, Africa, Latin America demand climate justice
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Catholic bishops from Asia, Africa and Latin America demanded climate justice for the parts of the world most affected…
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Fact Check: Pope Francis donated a popemobile to children of Palestine in a final act
Claim: Pope Francis donated a "popemobile," one of the vehicles the late pope used for transportation, to a Catholic relief organization…
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Hermitage resident might get to see new pope
(WKBN) — Thursday’s news that a new pope has been picked added a slightly exciting twist to a local woman’s trip to Italy. Jo Feeney of…
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Much like L.A., this American-born pope transcends borders
The faithful in Los Angeles, America’s most Catholic city, were delighted — and a little stunned — Thursday to learn a Chicago-born priest…
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Conclave to choose new pope to begin: What happens next?
As Catholic cardinals gather in Vatican City this week, the centuries-old process of selecting the next pope is set to begin. Following…
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Popemobile to serve as Gaza children’s health clinic in Francis’s final wish
The popemobile is set to serve as a Gaza children’s health clinic in a final wish from the late Pope Francis, according to Vatican News.…
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Who is Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle? A favorite for next pope
Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has emerged as one of the two favorites to become the next pope, but he faces accusations of not…
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Indigenous Catholics hope the next pope shares Francis' approach to Native people
SIMOJOVEL, Mexico (AP) — At a recent service in the remote southern Mexican community of Simojovel, Catholic and Mayan symbolism mingled…
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Trump posting apparent AI photo of himself as the pope takes off online
President Donald Trump posted a seemingly artificially enhanced photo of himself depicted as the pope on Truth Social Friday night and it…
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Riffs, rage and racers: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond: Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement…
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Video of Palestinian flags at Vatican misrepresented as pope's funeral
Christians in the Gaza Strip joined mourners around the world in grieving Pope Francis, who maintained close contact with their small…
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Peruvian cardinal accused of abuse challenges late pope's sanction
As Pope Francis's body lay in state in the Vatican last week, one of the mourners -- with eyes downcast and hands clasped -- was a…
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Africans say a Black pope would be nice to have. But they are not too hopeful
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — If the next pope is from sub-Saharan Africa, he would be the first in Catholic Church history. Catholic Africans…
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UN chief Guterres honours late pope Francis at memorial service
UN Secretary-General António Guterres honoured the late pope Francis as a "messenger of hope" adding that it is now the world's…
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Francis, the TV Pope, Takes His Final Journey
Shortly after Pope Francis died, on Monday, the Vatican released a brief document he had authored in 2022, outlining his last testament:…
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End conflict to honour Pope, Vatican diplomat tells South Sudan
South Sudan's rival leaders should "honour" Pope Francis' legacy by ending the country's conflict, the Vatican's diplomatic representative…
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Pope Francis funeral in photos: Key images from historic day
By Emma Marsden is a freelance news reporter for Newsweek who has lived in the U.K and the U.S. Her interests are trending news, politics,…
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Watch Pope Francis' funeral live from St. Peter's Square
Watch live footage of the funeral of Pope Francis from St Peter's Square in Vatican City, streaming live here on Newsweek. You can also…
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One final call: Pope Francis’ last blessing echoes in Gaza
GAZA CITY — “Pope o’clock.” That’s what Gaza residents sheltering in this besieged Catholic parish called the time — usually 8 p.m. local…
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Israel expresses condolences for Pope Francis, three days after death
The Israeli government on Thursday shared its condolences over the death of Pope Francis, three days after the 88-year-old passed away.…
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Commentary: Pope Francis was a climate hero. Trump's reign gives his words extra meaning
Donald Trump announced his first run for president on June 16, 2015. He lashed out against Mexican immigrants, environmentalists and other…