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​An Israeli activist records illegal settlers driving past a village in Masafer Yatta in the West Bank, on October 28, 2025.
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Hard Numbers: Israel arrests violent settlers, US House ends extended recess, Botswana eyes majority stake in diamond giant, & More

​Nuns walk at St. Peter's Square, ahead of the conclave, at the Vatican, on May 6, 2025.
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HARD NUMBERS: Betting markets swirl as conclave commences, North Carolina judicial election nears end, Moscow shuts airport due to reported drone attack, US trade deficit sets new record, Trump campaign manager tries to Make Albania Great Again

Pope Francis greets crowds in Saint Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025.
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Pope Francis, 88, dies hours after greeting Easter crowds

Pope Francis, the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, died Monday morning at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta at age 88.

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The Vatican wants to protect children from AI dangers

In a conference at the Vatican last week, Catholic leaders called for global action to protect children from the dangers of artificial intelligence.

​Pope Francis is seen here during Holy Week in April 2022.
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Pope Francis is in critical condition

Struck by “initial, mild kidney failure” and pneumonia in both lungs, the pontiff sought to soothe his faithful on Sunday morning with a message of gratitude for letters he had received.

Pope Francis leads the Angelus prayer from his window, at the Vatican, December 17, 2023.
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Catholic priests can now bless same-sex couples, with a big caveat

The Vatican on Monday announced that Pope Francis has granted formal approval for Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples – but it must be clear that such blessings are not part of the ritual of marriage or in connection with a civil union.

Pope Benedict, who shocked the world by resigning, dies at 95
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Pope Benedict, who shocked the world by resigning, dies at 95

Pope Benedict XVI, the first pontiff to retire in six centuries, died early Saturday at the age of 95.

Contempt charges dropped against three editors in ex-Vatican treasurer Pell conviction reporting trial
Australia & Pacific

Contempt charges dropped against three editors in ex-Vatican treasurer Pell conviction reporting trial

Cardinal Pell to return to Rome nearly six months after sex abuse aquittal
Australia & Pacific

Cardinal Pell to return to Rome nearly six months after sex abuse aquittal

China backs new Vatican Hacking, cyber firm Recorded Future says
Asia

China backs new Vatican Hacking, cyber firm Recorded Future says