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News Articles: The Vatican

Clerics wave US flags during the speech of the newly elected Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, Thursday, May 8.

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Pope Leo XIV may help Vatican explore the 'great uncertainty' that is Trump's America

For close watchers of the Catholic Church, the election of a U.S. pope seemed impossible. The "Trump effect" on the U.S. and global order changed that, papal expert Massimo Faggioli told NPR.

May 09, 2025
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  • Obed Manuel and
  • Steve Inskeep
The coffin of Pope Francis is carried during the funeral Mass of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, April 26, 2025.

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  • World

Photos: Pope Francis is laid to rest and mourned around the world

Pope Francis was honored with a funeral Mass Saturday morning in the Vatican City's St. Peter's Square. These are some of the images that captured the grief of those mourning him around the world.

April 26, 2025
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  • NPR Staff
Youssef Absi, Patriarch of Antioch and All the Orient, of Alexandria and of Jerusalem and head of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church, blesses the coffin during the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square on Saturday in Vatican City.

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  • Religion

Crowds of mourners and dignitaries pay respects to Pope Francis at funeral service

It's a day of remembrance, mourning and celebration as thousands gather in Rome to pay their respects and say farewell to Pope Francis.

April 26, 2025
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By:
  • Willem Marx
Pope Francis waves to thousands of followers as he arrives at the Philippines' Manila Cathedral on Jan. 16, 2015. During his papacy, Francis strove to reach out to what he called the "periphery" of the world in Asia, Africa and Latin America.

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  • Obituaries

Pope Francis, who reached out to the margins of society, has died at 88

The pope was a strong advocate for the poor and the environment and a towering figure on the world stage, addressing not just Catholics but the men and women of our time.

April 21, 2025
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By:
  • Sylvia Poggioli
Pope Francis tours St. Peter's Square in his popemobile after bestowing the Urbi et Orbi (Latin for to the city and to the world) blessing at the end of the Easter mass presided over by Cardinal Angelo Comastri in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Sunday, April 20, 2025.

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  • Religion

Pope Francis does surprise Easter Sunday popemobile tour as he recovers from illness

"Brothers and sisters, Happy Easter!" Francis said, his voice sounding stronger than it has since his hospitalization. "Viva il Papa!" (Long live the pope), the crowd responded.

April 20, 2025
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  • The Associated Press
Pope Francis delivers his blessing as he recites the Angelus noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025.

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  • Europe

Pope Francis experiences respiratory relapse

The Vatican says Pope Francis's condition has worsened after a breathing crisis in hospital on Friday - two weeks after he was first admitted to hospital in Rome with bronchitis.

February 28, 2025
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By:
  • Willem Marx
Pope Francis arrives as he celebrates Easter mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, March 31, 2024.

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  • Religion

Pope Francis appeals for peace in Gaza and Ukraine at Easter Mass

Pope Francis overcame concerns about his health to preside over Easter Sunday Mass, leading tens of thousands of people in a flower-decked St. Peter's Square.

March 31, 2024
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  • GPB Newsroom
Pope Benedict XVI greets a crowd in Venice's St. Mark's Square in 2011.

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  • Obituaries

Retired Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95

He is remembered as a staunch conservative who opposed modernizing reforms and as the first pope to step down since the 15th century.

December 31, 2022
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By:
  • Sylvia Poggioli
Pope Francis greets Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and her husband, Paul, on Wednesday before celebrating a Mass on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. Pelosi received Communion during the papal Mass, witnesses said, despite her position in support of abortion rights.

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  • Religion

Pelosi receives Communion in the Vatican, despite her home archbishop refusing it

The head of the church in San Francisco has said the House Speaker can't receive the sacrament there because of her abortion rights support, but Pope Francis has avoided politicizing the Eucharist.

June 29, 2022
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  • The Associated Press
Pope Francis appears on a balcony of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, where he was recovering from intestinal surgery, for the traditional Sunday blessing and Angelus prayer on July 11, 2021. Pope Francis left the hospital Wednesday to continue his convalescence at the Vatican.

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  • Europe

Pope Francis Seen Leaving Hospital 10 Days After Intestinal Surgery

AP journalists saw a car with Francis sitting in the front passenger seat leaving Rome's Gemelli Polytechnic hospital on Wednesday morning.

July 14, 2021
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  • The Associated Press
Astronomical text books in Latin are displayed at the Vatican Observatory.

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  • World

The Vatican's Space Observatory Wants To See Stars And Faith Align

For a long time, the Catholic Church rejected scientific findings that conflicted with its doctrine, even persecuting Galileo. Now the Vatican looks to promote its observatory as a bridge to science.

June 06, 2021
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By:
  • Sylvia Poggioli
Pope Francis delivers his homily during an ordination mass on April 25, at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. This week, the pope decreed that all bishops and cardinals can be tried if they are suspected of criminal behavior.

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  • Religion

Pope Francis Issues Orders Aimed At Cracking Down On Vatican Corruption

Pope Francis decreed that all bishops and cardinals can be tried if suspected of criminal behavior. He also banned Vatican employees from accepting gifts amounting to more than 40 euros (about $48).

May 01, 2021
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  • Jeannette Muhammad
GPB News NPR

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  • Religion

Pope Mandates Strict Financial Rules For Cardinals, Senior Vatican Staff

The new rules are also aimed at shutting down the churches "envelope" culture — requiring a limit on the value of gifts that cardinals and managers can receive.

April 29, 2021
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  • Scott Neuman
Cardinal Robert Sarah attends a mass at the St. Peter's Basilica on March 12, 2013, at the Vatican. The Holy See Press Office announced that Sarah stepped down from his leadership position.

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  • Religion

Pope Francis Accepts Resignation Of Conservative African Cardinal

Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Cardinal Robert Sarah as head of the Vatican's liturgy department. The Vatican did not provide a reason for the removal of the outspoken conservative.

February 21, 2021
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By:
  • H.J. Mai
Pope Francis arrives to deliver his Christmas Day message, Urbi et Orbi, in the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City.

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  • Religion

In Christmas Message, Pope Francis Urges Coronavirus 'Vaccines For All'

"Vaccines for all, especially for the most vulnerable and needy of all regions of the planet," Pope Francis said at the Vatican on a subdued Christmas Day.

December 25, 2020
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  • Matthew S. Schwartz
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