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In Christmas message, Pope Francis criticizes gossip among Vatican staff
Unlike Italy, which has robust labor laws protecting workers' rights, Vatican employees often find they have fewer legal ...
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Six flashpoints in ten days in Jewish/Catholic relations
I declared a mounting crisis in Jewish/Catholic relations the most under-covered Vatican story of 2025. Early indications are ...
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Pope Francis reprimands Vatican staff for gossiping
After addressing the Vatican prelates, Francis issued a less ... “If you have any particular problems, tell your bosses, we want to resolve them,” he added at the end.
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Dwindling Donations Push Vatican to the Brink of Bankruptcy
The Vatican, often seen as an emblem of spiritual and material wealth, is facing a financial crisis. A dramatic decline in ...
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Vatican, Microsoft create AI-generated St. Peter's Basilica to allow virtual visits, log damage
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican and Microsoft ... helping the Holy See manage visitor flows and identify conservation problems. A view of St. Peter's basilica during the preview to the media of ...
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Vatican's keffiyeh Nativity scene raises eyebrows and then disappears — at least until Christmas Eve
The wooden Nativity scene in the Vatican’s main audience hall had generated headlines when it was unveiled Dec. 7 because of the presence of the keffiyeh, the black-and-white checkered headscarf ...
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Swimming pool problems for Ireland’s Vatican ambassador sparked sharp criticism
The swimming pool attached to Ireland’s Embassy to the Vatican almost caused a diplomatic incident. The 17th century mansion on Gianicolo Hill overlooking Rome had a swimming pool attached for ...
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As the Vatican’s Jubilee Year approaches, Rome looks like a construction site and the locals are in an unholy mood
Tourists visiting Rome’s Trevi Fountain this week were clearly disheartened. The spectacular Baroque masterpiece, completed in 1762 and made famous in modern culture by its backdrop roles in ...