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Vatican punishes two Polish bishops for abuse cover-ups
29 Mar  World
The Vatican said Monday that two Polish bishops accused of covering up sexual abuses will be ordered to pay into a victims' fund and barred from celebrating mass in public.
Cardinals get pay cut as Vatican reduces costs
24 Mar  World
Pope Francis on Wednesday announced plans to cut the salaries of cardinals and priests, part of an ongoing effort by the pontiff to put the Holy See's finances in order.
Vatican says church cannot bless same-sex unions
15 Mar  World
The Vatican on Monday said the Catholic Church does not have the power to bless same-sex unions despite their "positive elements", calling it impossible for God to "bless sin".
Vatican rebukes priests over 'tariffs' for weddings, funerals
20 Jul 2020  World
The Vatican on Monday reminded its priests they should not be charging fixed prices for celebrating weddings and funerals...
Vatican, Italy start return to religious normal as public Masses resume
18 May 2020  World
Pope Francis inaugurated the full reopening of St. Peter’s Basilica on Monday and Catholic churches held public Masses...
Virus forcing Vatican to cut spending
16 Apr 2020  World
The Vatican was reportedly planning radical spending cuts Wednesday because the coronavirus pandemic has quashed its main source of funding -- the Holy See's fresco-rich museums.
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The Italian Clergyman In Pope's Residence Has Virus. What Shall The Righteous Do?
26 Mar 2020  Guardian Life
"An Italian employee of the Holy See who lives in the same residence as Pope Francis was reported Thursday to have tested positive for COVID-19 and been hospitalised," AFP writes. He is not a new face in the Vatican, having lived a long time in Saint Martha's guest house. The coronavirus is no respecter of…
Vatican to hold Easter celebrations without congregation due to virus
15 Mar 2020  World
The Vatican said Sunday that its traditional Easter week celebrations would be held this year without worshippers due to the coronavirus.
Pope goes livestream to fight viral epidemic
7 Mar 2020  World
Pope Francis decided to deliver Sunday's prayer by livestream and Italy called in retired doctors as the new coronavirus epidemic gathered strength and emptied streets in Europe's worst affected country.
Vatican reports its first coronavirus case
6 Mar 2020  World
The Vatican on Friday reported its first coronavirus case and took immediate steps to protect hundreds of priests and residents.
Vatican plans special virus measures for pope
5 Mar 2020  World
The Vatican said on Thursday it was considering changes to Pope Francis's schedule "to avoid the dissemination" of the new coronavirus that has killed 148 people and infected hundreds in Italy.
Pope Francis cancels planned retreat due to 'cold'
1 Mar 2020  World
Pope Francis said Sunday he was cancelling a planned six-day spiritual retreat south of Rome after coming down with a "cold".