World'Merchants of death': Pope Francis denounces weapons industry as he makes Christmas appeal for peacePope begged for end to Israel’s campaign in Gaza as he called for humanitarian aid.25 Dec 06:34 PM
World'Dramatic shift': Pope Francis allows priests to bless same-sex couplesThe radical shift in policy is aimed at making the church more inclusive.18 Dec 08:19 PM
WorldPope to skip climate action summit due to acute bronchitisFrancis says doctors advise against the rapid changes in temperature travel would involve.01 Dec 05:16 AM
World'Still alive, you know': Pope cancels trip for climate conference on doctors' ordersThis is the second time the pope’s frail health has forced the cancellation of a trip.28 Nov 08:00 PM
World‘Long live the Pope!’: Francis uplifted by St Peters Square crowdTwo days after being discharged from the hospital, Pope Francis resumed his duties.18 Jun 10:33 PM
World'Still alive!': Pope emerges from surgery with 'no complications'The Vatican said there were no complications during Wednesday's three-hour surgery.07 Jun 11:02 PM
WorldPope Francis, 86, to undergo intestinal surgeryThe pope is set to be hospitalised in Rome for several days while he recovers.07 Jun 09:27 AM
WorldPope warns of risk of corruption in missionary fundraising after investigationHe warned the Vatican’s fundraisers of financial corruption creeping into their work.03 Jun 10:24 AM
WorldVatican arrest: Speeding driver bursts through palace gateVatican gendarmes fired at the speeding car’s front tyres after it rushed the gate.18 May 11:27 PM
WorldPope Francis leaves hospital after bronchitis treatment86-year-old Francis was hospitalized 3 days ago on Wednesday.01 Apr 09:04 AM
WorldPope accuses critics of exploiting Pope Benedict XVI’s deathPope Francis accused his critics of trying to score ideological points with the church.05 Feb 10:32 PM
WorldHundreds gather for Cardinal George Pell’s Sydney funeralHeavy police presence as mourners, and protesters carrying rainbow flags, gather.02 Feb 12:30 AM
World'Toxic nightmare': Cardinal Pell's views on Pope's rule revealedSecret memo, article show view of late cleric whose child sex convictions were overturned.12 Jan 06:58 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat happened to Emanuela? Vatican to reopen infamous cold caseNew York Times: In 1983, the daughter of a Vatican employee vanished from a Rome street.11 Jan 08:24 PM
WorldPope honours divisive Australian Cardinal George PellPell, whose child sex convictions were overturned, died yesterday.11 Jan 05:33 PM
WorldCardinal George Pell dead at 81 after hip surgery complicationsPell returned to Vatican in 2020, after being acquitted of child sexual abuse convictions.10 Jan 11:02 PM
WorldThousands pour into St Peter’s Square for funeral of Pope Benedict'We came to pay homage to Benedict and wanted to be here today to say goodbye.'05 Jan 09:05 AM
WorldVatican says health of retired pope Benedict XVI ‘worsening’Pope Francis told public Benedict was “very sick” and asked the faithful to pray for him.28 Dec 04:29 PM
WorldPope on Christmas: Jesus was poor, so don’t be power-hungrySome 7000 Romans, tourists and pilgrims attended this year's Mass.24 Dec 11:15 PM
WorldVatican envoy comes under fire in Ukraine as he delivers aidVatican Almoner Cardinal Konrad Krajewski and entourage forced to take cover.18 Sep 06:15 PM
WorldClimate protesters target the Vatican's Laocoon statueTheir banner placed under the statue read, 'No gas, no coal'.19 Aug 12:20 AM
TravelRussell Crowe's private Sistine Chapel tour has locals fumingThe Kiwi-Aussie star has copped criticism from locals for breaking this strict law.20 Jul 05:30 AM
TechnologyElon Musk meets Pope, announces the audience on TwitterElon Musk uses Twitter to announce his meeting with Pope Francis.02 Jul 10:01 PM
WorldIs Pope Francis stepping down? Rumours about future of pontiff growSpeculation in Italian media suggests the 85-year-old might resign.05 Jun 07:04 PM
WorldPope celebrates Christmas Eve Mass as virus surges in ItalyA maskless Francis processed down the central aisle as the Sistine Chapel choir sang Noel.24 Dec 10:56 PM
WorldPope Francis 'planning trip' to North KoreaThe Pope will travel to Hungary and Slovakia and now his sights set on North Korea.08 Jul 08:15 AM
World'The pope needs your prayers': Pope Francis hospitalisedIt's the pope's first known hospital treatment since he was elected to the papacy in 2013.04 Jul 05:16 PM
WorldGirl experimented on by Nazis used Auschwitz tattoo to find long-lost mum"I remember the pain, and [Josef Mengele's] cold gaze and his highly polished boots."28 May 03:34 AM
WorldGod 'cannot bless sin': Vatican bars gay union blessingThe Vatican holds that gay people must be treated with dignity and respect.15 Mar 04:24 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialPope treads new ground in IraqEditorial: The visit to Iraq shows the power of personal example.08 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldCardinal Pell on the Vatican and vindicationPell and his supporters believe he was scapegoated for clergy sexual abuse in Australia.01 Dec 12:34 AM
WorldPolish bishops defend John Paul II after McCarrick reportPolish bishops defend St John Paul II for his treatment of former cardinal Theo McCarrick.13 Nov 09:46 PM
WorldPope Francis endorses same-sex civil unions'Homosexual people have the right to be in a family. They are children of God.'21 Oct 05:02 PM
WorldVirus fears for Pope after meeting George PellClose guards for the Pontiff have tested positive for Covid-19.12 Oct 05:28 PM
