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Italy OKs Vatican plan to turn Rome field into solar farm to meet Vatican City's electricity needs

Italy has agreed to a Vatican plan turn a 430-hectare (1,000-acre) plot of land north of Rome into a vast solar farm that will generate enough electricity to meet the needs of Vatican City

The Independent UK

Pope Leo XIV celebrates first ‘green Mass’ after calling out greed that fuels climate injustice

Pope Leo XIV celebrates first ‘green Mass’ after calling out greed that fuels climate injustice

Pope Leo XIV is also enacting a plan to build a solar farm that would make Vatican City the world’s first carbon-neutral state.

White Sox Pray Pope Leo Brings Baseball to Vatican City

White Sox Pray Pope Leo Brings Baseball to Vatican City

God may not be a White Sox fan, but Pope Leo XIV is. Chicago hopes it can take advantage of a sudden international opportunity—real or not.

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Inside the Roman gym where the future pope kept a high heart rate and a low profile

The Omega gym in Rome is frequented by residents of the up-market Prati district, plus priests, nuns and monsignors from nearby Vatican City

The Independent UK

All eyes on Sistine Chapel for smoke as secret conclave begins to elect new pope

White smoke will confirm a new pontiff to lead the world’s Catholics has been chosen.

Evening Standard

Conclave: who are the likely contenders to succeed Pope Francis?

With the conclave to elect the new pope beginning in Vatican City on Wednesday, following the death of Francis I on 21 April, we look at the contenders from around the world to succeed him and become the 267th pope.

Radio France Internationale

Secret oaths and blacked-out windows: what happens inside the papal conclave?

The conclave that begins in Vatican City on Wednesday is the process of electing the next leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. Shrouded in mystery, with all those involved sworn to secrecy on threat of ex-communication, what do we know about what goes on behind the sealed doors of…

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Giro d’Italia to pay tribute to Pope Francis with stage start in Vatican City

Giro d’Italia to pay tribute to Pope Francis with stage start in Vatican City

The Italian grand tour begins in Albania on 9 May

The Independent UK

Why Prince William "Stepped in" for King Charles at Pope Francis's Funeral, According to a Royal Expert

Why Prince William "Stepped in" for King Charles at Pope Francis's Funeral, According to a Royal Expert

The seating plan was described as a "master plan" of "big egos."

Russia says it has reclaimed Kursk region, while Ukraine says fighting continues

Russia says it has reclaimed Kursk region, while Ukraine says fighting continues

The news comes as US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Vatican City on the sidelines of the pope's funeral to discuss a potential ceasefire deal.

AP PHOTOS: Notable attendees at the funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican

AP PHOTOS: Notable attendees at the funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican

Pope Francis was mourned at his funeral Saturday as a humble pastor to those on the global margins. But a who’s who of the world’s most powerful heads of state and royalty gathered to pay their respects to the leader of a minuscule country, Vatican City, and a faith with…

The Independent UK

Friends tell of ‘honour and privilege’ to be in Vatican City for Pope’s funeral

Friends tell of ‘honour and privilege’ to be in Vatican City for Pope’s funeral

The group, from the UK and Ireland, were among huge crowds there to pay respects to the late pontiff.

Evening Standard

In Vatican City, mourners and the curious gather after Pope Francis dies

In Vatican City, mourners and the curious gather after Pope Francis dies

Thousands pay their respects at St Peter’s Square as more visitors are expected over the nine-day mourning period.

Vatican Confirms Stroke as Pope Francis' Cause of Death: What We Know About His Final Moments

Vatican Confirms Stroke as Pope Francis' Cause of Death: What We Know About His Final Moments

The pontiff passed away in the early hours of Monday at Casa Santa Marta, his residence within Vatican City. The Vatican revealed the official cause of death.

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The Independent UK

PHOTO GALLERY: Christians around the world celebrate Easter as the pope makes a surprise appearance

Faithful Christians around the world celebrated on Sunday the resurrection of Jesus Christ, from Vatican City where Pope Francis made a surprise appearance in his popemobile, to Ukraine, where a temporary Easter truce with Russia appeared in doubt in parts of the nation.

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With ‘mild’ kidney failure, Pope remains critical: What happens if he can’t govern?

Vatican City – Pope Francis remains in critical condition for a second consecutive day, battling double pneumonia and mild kidney failure, the Vatican

The Independent UK

Another woman takes over a top job at the Vatican, this time running the city state administration

Another woman is taking over a top job in the Vatican: Italian nun Sister Raffaella Petrini was named Saturday as president of the Vatican City State

President Biden Embarks On Final Foreign Trip As President

President Biden's final foreign trip to Rome and Vatican City focuses on global partnerships, peace initiatives, and humanitarian efforts to address global...

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Tilman Fertitta Nominated As US Ambassador To Italy

President-elect Trump nominates Tilman Fertitta as US ambassador to Italy and Brian Burch as ambassador to Vatican City, reflecting diverse choices for key...

The Guardian - UK

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review – whip-smart, fascist-fighting, open-world adventuring

The archeologist heads to Vatican City and the Egyptian Pyramids in this unconventional blockbuster, for lots of cleverly designed stealth, combat and puzzle-solving fun

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: "The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: "The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"

Astarion has breached the Vatican—Baldur's Gate 3 has sold 2 copies in Vatican City, says Larian's director of publishing

"Wish I could see their mod list. Bet it's absolutely gnarly."

Inside The World’s Oldest Army: The Swiss Guard’s Centuries-Old Tradition Of Protecting The Pope‌

Explore the history, duties, and unique ceremonial uniforms of the Swiss Guard defending Vatican City since the 15th century.‌

The Independent UK

A Vatican Radio territory in north Rome once blamed for electro-smog will become a solar farm

Pope Francis has decreed that an area of northern Rome long used by Vatican Radio will now house a field of solar panels to fuel Vatican City

Italian Police Arrest 'Most Wanted' US Fugitive In Vatican

Italian police arrest a 'most wanted' fugitive in St Peter's Square, Vatican City, highlighting international law enforcement cooperation and the pursuit o...

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