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January 27, 2021

Pope marking Holocaust warns another genocide possible

Pope Francis marked Holocaust Remembrance Day on Wednesday by warning that warped ideologies can pave the way to another genocide.

January 16, 2021

Rescue efforts after strong Indonesia quake stymied by blocked roads, lack of gear

Damaged roads and bridges, power blackouts and lack of heavy equipment on Saturday hampered rescuers after a strong earthquake left at least 46 people dead and hundreds injured on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island.

January 13, 2021

Pope Francis receives coronavirus vaccine as Vatican begins rollout: reports

Pope Francis received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Wednesday as the Vatican began its vaccination campaign, according to reports.

January 11, 2021

Pope Francis to receive COVID-19 vaccine this week

The pope has previously said that the vaccine is "morally acceptable."

January 11, 2021

Pope Francis changes church law, grants women more access to altar

Pope Francis changed church law Monday to explicitly allow women to do more things during Mass, granting them access to the most sacred place on the altar, while continuing to affirm that they cannot be priests.

January 11, 2021

Pope Francis prays for US Capitol victims, calls violence 'self-destructive'

Pope Francis offered prayers Sunday for those who lost their lives during last week's siege at the U.S. Capitol and urged Americans to shun violence, seek reconciliation and "protect democratic values," according to reports. 

January 10, 2021

Pope Francis’ personal doctor dies from coronavirus complications: report

Pope Francis’ personal doctor has died from COVID-19 complications, according to a report.

January 3, 2021

Pope Francis 'saddened' by news that people went 'on holiday' to avoid lockdowns

The pope reiterated the need for consideration and empathy for other people.

January 1, 2021

Pope Francis pushes through back pain to give New Year's blessing

Pope Francis ushered in the New Year on Friday with a traditional Angelus blessing from the papal library, pushing through nerve pain that forced him to skip New Year’s ceremonies in St. Peter’s Basilica.

December 31, 2020

Pope Francis to skip New Year's Eve ceremonies due to back pain

Pope Francis is skipping New Year’s ceremonies due to what the Vatican says is a painful back condition, a spokesman said Thursday.