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The Latest Breaking News from the Holy See

Conclave: The key names and words to know as a new Pope is selected

The centuries-old transition process involves an intricate series of rituals

The Independent UK

Pope Francis' conservative critics had a unique way to oppose him: a retired pontiff

Every pope has his critics

The Independent UK

Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell? The acting head of the Vatican who will orchestrate Pope Francis’s successor

Cardinal Kevin Farrell will orchestrate the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor

The Independent UK

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What is double pneumonia and how did it impact Pope Francis' health?

Pope Francis, who had part of his lung removed as a young man, recently spent several weeks hospital due to a respiratory infection.

Euronews

The Papabili - 15 Potential Successors To Pope Francis

The April 21 death of Pope Francis triggered a period of mourning in the Catholic Church, but also kick-started the race for his successor.

International Business Times

Who are the possible contenders to replace Pope Francis?

Francis did many things differently from his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI. Who could replace him after this year's conclave?

Euronews

JD Vance Went to Vatican After Pope's Rebuke of Trump's Immigration Crackdown for 'An Exchange of Opinions'

On Saturday, Vice President JD Vance went to the Vatican's Apostolic Palace to meet with Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin and the Foreign Minister, Archbishop Paul Gallagher.

Latin Times

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JD Vance meets with top Vatican officials amid Pope's criticism of Trump's policy on migrants

The Holy See, which has a tradition of diplomatic neutrality, has expressed alarm over the Trump's administration's crackdown on migrants and cuts in international aid while insisting on peaceful resolutions to the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.

Euronews

Book alleges Vatican knew of French priest's sexual abuse as early as 1955

The French church is to question the Vatican over revelations published Thursday that it knew about sexual abuse allegations against French charity icon Abbé Pierre as early as the 1950s.

Radio France Internationale

Pope Francis approves first step towards the beatification of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí

Pope Francis has approved the decree recognising the "heroic virtues" of Antoni Gaudí, known as the "architect of God" for his work on the design of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.

Euronews

King and Queen visit Pope Francis in private Vatican meeting

Charles and Camilla were due to hold a separate state visit to the Holy See, but it was cancelled after the Pope was admitted to hospital.

Evening Standard

Why Queen Camilla Has Been Issued a "Strict" Warning Regarding Her Meeting With the Pope

Her royal tour of Italy comes with a unique set of rules.

Marie Claire

King Charles and Camilla postpone state visit to Vatican as Pope recovers from illness

Pope Francis has been recovering from double pneumonia

The Independent UK

King Charles III plans to meet Pope Francis during Vatican state visit

King Charles III is scheduled to have an audience with Pope Francis during a state visit next month to the Vatican, suggesting the Holy See is optimistic the pontiff will be back at work by then

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Charles and Camilla to meet Pope during state visit, Buckingham Palace confirms

The tour from April 7 to 10 will include two state visits, to Rome and Ravenna in Italy, and to the Holy See in the Vatican.

Marie Claire

King Charles and Queen Camilla's State Visit to Italy Has Been Thrown Into "Doubt" Amid Official's Health Concerns

The royals were set to visit Rome and Ravenna, and meet with Pope Francis.

International Business Times

Pope Francis Resting, Stable As Nears Three Weeks In Hospital

Pope Francis was "resting" Thursday after a peaceful night, the Vatican said as the 88-year-old nears three weeks in hospital with pneumonia.

The Conversation

Who’s who at the Vatican?

For more than two weeks, eyes have been on the Vatican, awaiting news about Pope Francis’ health. The pope has been at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital since Feb. 14, 2025, being treated for double pneumonia and other complications.

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The Independent UK

Who leads the Catholic Church when the Pope is sick?

Nothing has changed in his status, role or power since Francis was elected the 266th pope on March 13, 2013

The Independent UK

UK court backs Vatican, refuses to say London financier acted in 'good faith' in property deal

A British court has largely backed the Vatican and refused to declare that a London-based financier acted in “good faith” in his dealings involving the Holy See’s investment in a London property

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King Charles And Queen Camilla To Meet Pope Francis

King Charles and Queen Camilla's visit to Italy and the Vatican during the 2025 Jubilee Year strengthens ties with the Catholic Church and promotes peace a...

The Independent UK

Pope dissolves Peru-based conservative Catholic movement after abuses uncovered by Vatican

Pope Francis has taken the remarkable step of dissolving a Peruvian-based Catholic movement, the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae

The Independent UK

Pope asks aide to deliver his annual foreign policy address, tells ambassadors he's battling a cold

Pope Francis has told ambassadors accredited to the Holy See that he wasn’t up to delivering his annual foreign policy speech and asked an aide to deliver it instead

The Conversation

Psychological thriller Conclave looks at the election of the pope. What’s the real story?

The new film Conclave is a psychological thriller looking at the selection of the new pope. But what is a conclave, and where did this ritual begin?

The Guardian - UK

Vatican Spies by Yvonnick Denoël review – a head-spinning history of saints and sinners

A no-holds-barred account of the Vatican’s covert operations – from escape routes for Nazi war criminals to money laundering for the mafia – is revelatory but sometimes too dense for its own good

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