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Discovery of bones near Vatican embassy revives 1983 mystery
The Vatican said merely that the bones were found during work near its Rome embassy in the upscale residential neighbourhood of Parioli.
Pope acknowledges abuse scandals driving people from church
Francis told gathering of young people in Estonia that he knew many young people felt church had nothing to offer them.
Nun seeks justice from Vatican in rape case
She alleged that Bishop Franco Mulakkal was using “political and money power” to bury the case against him.
Pope to youth: Dream, don't let fear make you pessimistic
Francis has convened an international meeting of bishops at the Vatican in October about youths and their faith.
Astronauts give pope personalised space suit, add white cape
It bore the pope’s name at birth, Jorge Bergoglio, and the flag of his native country.
Vatican magazine denounces nuns' servitude
A nun identified only as Sister Marie describes how sisters serve clergy but "are rarely invited to sit at the tables they serve."
Vatican, the Met assemble show on Catholic effect on fashion
The exhibit will include garments for more ordinary mortals by designers spanning Azzedine Alia to Vivienne Westwood.
Pope gets a white-and-yellow Lamborghini to auction for charity
Lamborghini Huracan, is signed by the pope outside his Vatican residence and will be auctioned by Sotheby‘s.
No more Holy Smokes - Vatican bans sale of cigarettes
World World Health Organization (WHO) statistics show that smoking causes more than seven million deaths worldwide every year.
'Put down those smartphones!' pope tells bishops
"It's so sad when I'm celebrating mass here or inside the basilica and I see lots of phones held up."