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French archbishop appointed head of Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors

Papal health

U.S. President VD Vance meets Pope Francis in the Vatican on April 20, 2025. (Credit: Vatican Media/Screenshot.)

Pope, Vance have unusual Easter tête-à-tête at the Vatican

Apr 20
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Vance attends Vatican Good Friday service as tensions with Pope await

Apr 18
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Pope visits Rome prison, meets with 70 prisoners for Holy Week

Apr 18
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Monsignor Massimiliano Matteo Boiardi, left, holds a microphone for Pope Francis as he wishes a good Palm Sunday and Holy Week to faithful who attended Mass on Palm Sunday in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (Credit: Gregorio Borgia/AP.)

‘New phase’ of Francis papacy is slowing taking shape

Apr 14
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‘Pope of surprises’ puts in unscripted appearance at Palm Sunday Mass

Apr 13
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Pope makes surprise outing to Marian basilica on eve of Holy Week

Apr 12
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Oops, he did it again: Pope makes surprise appearance, in house clothes

Apr 11
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Pope Francis holds a private meeting with King Charles and Queen Camilla of England at the Vatican on April 9, 2025. (Credit: Vatican Media.)

Pope Francis holds private meeting with King Charles, Queen Camilla

Apr 10
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Destroyed buildings are seen inside the Gaza Strip from southern Israel, Jan. 13, 2025. (Credit: Ariel Schalit/AP.)

Gaza pastor says pope called, rejects Trump beach resort proposal

Apr 9
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Pope Francis arrives in a wheelchair at the end of a Mass in St. Peter's square at the Vatican Sunday, April 6, 2025, as part of the Jubilee for Sick and Healthcare Workers. (Credit: Vatican Media.)

Pope’s time of rest continues despite surprise appearance

Apr 8
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