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Vatican May 18, 2023

Driver apprehended after speeding through Vatican gate, reaching San Damaso Courtyard

A car driven by a suspect believed to be mentally ill drove through one of the Vatican's entrance gates Wednesday night, and was shot at by gendarmes before the driver was apprehended.

Vatican May 11, 2023

Vatican formally recognizes 21 Coptic Orthodox workers who were beheaded by Islamic militants as martyrs

Pope Francis announced that the 21 Coptic Orthodox workers that were beheaded will have their own feast day after they were recognized as martyrs.

Pope Francis May 3, 2023

Pope Francis greets Russian Orthodox leader amid secret Vatican 'mission' to end war in Ukraine

Pope Francis met with Chairman for External Church Relations of the Moscow Patriarchate Anthony of Volokolamsk at the Vatican on Wednesday, speaking to one another at the pontiff's general audience.

Vatican April 26, 2023

Pope Francis gives women the right to vote at meeting of bishops

At an upcoming meeting of bishops, Pope Francis has given women the right to vote. Five religious sisters will join five priests as voting representatives for religious orders.

South America April 24, 2023

Pope Francis eyes 2024 visit to native Argentina

Pope Francis has stated his intent to travel to his home country of Argentina next year, which would mark his first homecoming since ascending to the papacy in 2013.

Vatican April 19, 2023

Vatican revives artisan academy in St. Peter's Basilica

The Vatican on Wednesday inaugurated an arts academy inside St. Peter's Basilica, reviving an age-old apprenticeship program that aided in the maintenance of Catholic art and artifacts.

Italy April 10, 2023

Pope Francis renews call to pray for peace on Easter Monday during celebration at St. Peter's Square

During a prayer at St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis renewed his call to pray for peace on Easter Monday. Pope Francis also praised nations which welcome refugees.

Pope Francis April 7, 2023

Pope Francis to miss Good Friday Way of the Cross procession due to low temperatures

Pope Francis will not preside over the Way of the Cross event on Good Friday due to freezing weather in Rome. Francis will watch from his home in the Vatican.

Vatican April 6, 2023

Pope Francis leads first of 2 major Holy Thursday ceremonies days after battling bronchitis

Pope Francis has returned from his battle with bronchitis. The pope led the first of two Holy Thursday ceremonies at a Mass in St Peter's Basilica.

Pope Francis April 1, 2023

Pope Francis departs hospital, delivers 2-word joke to reporters ahead of Holy Week

Pope Francis was discharged from Gemelli Hospital in Rome, Italy on Saturday morning, following a three-day stint of treatment for a respiratory infection.

Italy March 31, 2023

Pope Francis expected to be discharged from hospital in Rome after recovering from bronchitis

The pope is being discharged from the hospital after being treated for bronchitis. Pope Francis will even be in St. Peter's Square for Palm Sunday Mass.