Vatican City7 days agoPope urges negotiations to end Ukraine-Russia warThe pontiff also called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the freeing of hostages held by Hamas.7 days agoEurope8 days agoPope opens Holy Door to kick off special jubilee yearMore than 30 million Catholic pilgrims are expected to head to Rome for the jubilee, which takes place once every 25 years.8 days agoEurope28 Jul 2024University choir to sing at Vatican MassDurham University's Castle Chapel Choir are to sing at one of the most famous churches in the world.28 Jul 2024Wear5 Jul 2024Pope Francis critic excommunicated by the VaticanThe ultra-conservative archbishop was found guilty of splitting with the Catholic church.5 Jul 2024Europe14 Jun 2024Pope jokes around as he hosts famous comediansAmong the US celebrities were Whoopi Goldberg, Stephen Colbert, Chris Rock and Jimmy Fallon. 14 Jun 2024Europe17 May 2024Vatican tightens rules on supernatural phenomenaThe new guidelines are expected to tighten the criteria for what counts as a divine apparition. 17 May 2024Europe8 Apr 2024Vatican stands firm on sex change and surrogacyThe Vatican remains opposed to concepts like abortion and euthanasia, describing them as "grave violations".8 Apr 2024Europe31 Mar 2024In pictures: Easter celebrations around the worldPope Francis leads festivities at the Vatican, a day after pulling out of a ceremony at short notice.31 Mar 2024World10 Mar 2024Ukraine criticises Pope's 'white flag' commentThe Pope angers Kyiv by urging it to "have the courage to raise the white flag" in talks with Russia.10 Mar 2024Europe