The Vatican Museums, which house some of the world's greatest art treasures, will close for a month in line with new restrictions by Italy to tame a surge in coronavirus infections and deaths.

The Vatican says comments by Pope Francis on civil union laws in a documentary last month were taken out of context and did not signal a change in Church doctrine on homosexuals or support for same-sex marriage.

The Vatican says comments by Pope Francis on civil union laws in a documentary last month were taken out of context and did not signal a change in Church doctrine on homosexuals or support for same-sex marriage.

The Vatican says comments by Pope Francis on civil union laws in a documentary last month were taken out of context and did not signal a change in Church doctrine on homosexuals or support for same-sex marriage.

Pope Francis said in an interview published on Friday that he is determined to root out corruption in the Catholic Church but that he is not overly optimistic because it is a centuries-old human problem.

The Vatican on Thursday condemned the attack that left three people dead at a church in Nice, France, saying terrorism and violence were never acceptable.

The Vatican on Thursday condemned the attack that left three people dead at a church in Nice, France, saying terrorism and violence were never acceptable.

Pope Francis on Wednesday described the COVID-19 pandemic as a tough "lady" taskmaster who must be obeyed, but he and most close aides did not wear masks at his general audience.

Pope Francis on Wednesday described the COVID-19 pandemic as a tough "lady" taskmaster who must be obeyed, but he and most close aides did not wear masks at his general audience.

Pope Francis on Wednesday described the COVID-19 pandemic as a tough "lady" taskmaster who must be obeyed, but he and most close aides did not wear masks at his general audience.

Pope Francis on Wednesday described the COVID-19 pandemic as a tough "lady" taskmaster who must be obeyed, but he and most close aides did not wear masks at his general audience.

Nigeria's information minister said "some form of regulation" could be imposed on social media just a week after protesters spread images and videos of a deadly shooting using Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Venezuelan forensic experts on Monday exhumed the remains of Jose Gregorio Hernandez, whose beatification decree was signed in June by Pope Francis, as part of Roman Catholic protocols to verify the condition of the body and guarantee its preservation.

The bombshell endorsement of same-sex civil unions by Pope Francis on Wednesday has reverberated through the Catholic world.

The bombshell endorsement of same-sex civil unions by Pope Francis on Wednesday has reverbarated through the Catholic world.

In a major departure from the teachings of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis has spoken about his support of civil unions for same-sex couples. The comments were made during the filming of a documentary that premiered Wednesday. Seth Doane reports.

Salvatore Cordileone, the archbishop of San Francisco who has long vocalized his opposition to same-sex marriage, doubled down on Wednesday in response to Pope Francis’ endorsement of same-sex civil unions in a new documentary.

Francis previously endorsed civil unions for gay couples as an alternative to same-sex marriages, but this is his first time speaking in favour of civil unions as pope.

The pontiff urges the world to see the coronavirus pandemic as a test of solidarity and a reminder of basic values.

Pope Francis said the coronavirus had put everyone "in the same boat" as he held a dramatic, solitary prayer service in St. Peter's Square on Friday, urging the world to see the crisis as a test of solidarity and a reminder of basic values.

The Vatican is testing the dozens of priests who live in the pope's residence amid fears of a potential flare-up.

A person who lives in the same Vatican residence as Pope Francis has tested positive for coronavirus and is being treated in an Italian hospital, the Rome newspaper Il Messaggero reported on Wednesday.

Appearing alone, the Vatican Library, Pope Francis recited the Lord's Prayer and asked for prayers for all people affected by the virus.

Pope Francis and Christians worldwide recited "The Lord's Prayer" on Wednesday to ask God to stop the coronavirus pandemic which has infected nearly half a million people, disrupted countless lives and shut down churches and other public venues.

The Vatican daily L'Osservatore Romano, which Pope Francis has jokingly called "the party newspaper", suspended printing for only the third time in nearly 160 years on Wednesday due to the coronavirus.

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RT @JhWesten: Father John Lovell, co-founder of the Coalition for Canceled Priests, has built an international network of canceled priests…

Pharisee. Running like a coward when I call him out. He couldn't show me where the Church says, after giving permission, that receiving the Eucharist on the hand is not reverent. These pontificating laity obsessed with the TLM are the reason why Pope Francis is cracking down. https://t.co/TtsxFSQA8b

Pope Francis' new Vatican doctrinal chief signals enormous change for Catholic Church https://t.co/ssivn9Ryqr https://t.co/E23PDKzQyD

Pope Francis ACCUSED of 10 HERESIES, says priest https://t.co/aT0FMmqJWV

Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals, including prelates based in Hong Kong and Jerusalem https://t.co/jCClwmgOuA #MiddleEast #MiddleEastPeace #LifeInTheMiddleEast #MiddleEastLife #MiddleEastNews #CMEPBulletin #PopeFrancis #HongKong #Jerusalem #Vatican #LatinPatriarch #Palestine

RT @gerryorome: Pope Francis will create 21 new cardinals on Sept. 30, including U.S. nuncio https://t.co/5MplxuritF

RT @gerryorome: Pope Francis to new Salesian cardinal: You can stay in charge of order for one more year https://t.co/RSkvXcwX90

RT @VaticanNews: Pope Francis' Gospel Reflections To whom is praise helpful? To us, not to God. By giving praise, we are saved. Giving pra…

RT @gerryorome: Pope Francis’ Ukraine peace envoy is in Washington to discuss children kidnapped by Russia https://t.co/2387HJOWlY

RT @gerryorome: Analysis: Why Pope Francis recognized a bishop appointed in violation of Vatican-China deal https://t.co/1IP7jEVvh8

RT @cwwhiteNCR: White House read out on Biden’s meeting with Cardinal Zuppi, Pope Francis’ peace envoy: https://t.co/vOkzFUQHr2

RT @VaticanNews: Pope Francis' Gospel Reflections To whom is praise helpful? To us, not to God. By giving praise, we are saved. Giving pra…

RT @EWTNVatican: On July 26, 2013, at the age of 9, Nathan de Brito broke through the security barrier on the streets of Rio de Janeiro and…

RT @VaticanNews: Pope Francis' Gospel Reflections To whom is praise helpful? To us, not to God. By giving praise, we are saved. Giving pra…

RT @EWTNVatican: An Argentine priest has been appointed as the new personal secretary of Pope Francis, according to a statement from Archbi…

POPE FRANCIS on Twitter || The wounds on the body of the risen Jesus are the sign of the battle he fought and won for us, won with the weapons of love, so that we might have #peace and remain in peace. #RCAM #AOC #ArchdioceseOfManila https://t.co/Dl16T46XXl

RT @VaticanNews: Pope Francis' Gospel Reflections To whom is praise helpful? To us, not to God. By giving praise, we are saved. Giving pra…

RT @VaticanNews: Pope Francis' Gospel Reflections To whom is praise helpful? To us, not to God. By giving praise, we are saved. Giving pra…

RT @EWTNVatican: Two new heads have been appointed to the first section of the Dicastery for the Evangelization of Peoples by Pope Francis.…

RT @VaticanNews: Pope Francis' Gospel Reflections To whom is praise helpful? To us, not to God. By giving praise, we are saved. Giving pra…

RT @EWTNVatican: On July 26, 2013, at the age of 9, Nathan de Brito broke through the security barrier on the streets of Rio de Janeiro and…

Tomorrow is the 201st day of the year United are on 201 all time EPL losses Jorge Mario Bergoglio = 201 The Jesuit Order = 201 Ignatius of Loyola = 201 Pope Francis lives in suite 201 and Messi got Room 201 at World Cup 22 Onana announcement tomorrow would be massive https://t.co/605kLKUHJy

The Illegal Migration Act goes against everything Pope Francis has called us to be. It builds walls, not bridges. As Bishop Paul McAleenan says: "This legislation stands at odds with the teaching of the Church on welcoming, protecting, promoting and integrating refugees." https://t.co/LtMbZVWxAN

RT @John_Rossomando: @ThomasPolega St. John Henry Newman similarly is at odds with his concept of the development of doctrine noting that i…

RT @esejesuschrist: POPE BENEDICT IS HEROD THE GREAT WHO SENT THE WISE MEN TO JESUS WHEN HE WAS AN INFANT REINCARNATED AND POPE FRANCIS IS…

RT @theLemniscat: From @RealScottRitter's "Agent Zelensky" On Zelensky's visit to Pope Francis After giving the Pope an icon with a blac…

#BreakingNews #PopeFrancis Summons a New Personal Secretary to the #Vatican from #Argentina Fr. Daniel Pellizzon https://t.co/NZjAbojtSy https://t.co/ZRgv0vcqVs

RT @americamag: About 250 children of Vatican employees welcomed the pope, who greeted the children and counselors, and posed for pictures.…

Somebody check on Pope Francis he hasnt tweeted in days #FratelliTutti https://t.co/GO0Y6756Ek

RT @LifeNewsHQ: BREAKING: Pope Francis Condemns Abortion: Killing Babies is “Senseless” https://t.co/SCYPQ7Ip05 https://t.co/i8e2YUMGsX

RT @GoodShepherd316: Take a look at who is leading the One World Religion. Pope Francis believes all religions lead to the same God. This…

RT @cwwhiteNCR: White House read out on Biden’s meeting with Cardinal Zuppi, Pope Francis’ peace envoy: https://t.co/vOkzFUQHr2

RT @EWTNNewsNightly: Pope Francis has decided to approve the appointment of the Bishop of Shanghai, who was previously installed by Chinese…

RT @Michael_J_Matt: Obviously, the war against God is a war against civilization itself. But here's the thing: Why is the FBI helping Pope…

RT @NCRegister: “What moves the Holy Father is nothing but the will to make dialogue and peace possible,” Archbishop Gallagher said, “inspi…

RT @NovusOrdoWatch: In order to know whether Francis is a true Pope, all we need to do is review the Catholic teaching on the Papacy and re…

RT @NCRegister: “I plan to go. The Pope is going to go — either Francis or John XXIV — but the Pope is going,” he joked. https://t.co/fn3WY…

RT @NHSOrganDonor: Pope Francis: 'Organ donation is a testimony of love for our neighbour' http://t.co/75lxGBlB4i http://t.co/OnP4DstrV2

RT @VaticanNews: Pope Francis' Gospel Reflections When this kind of Christian hypocrisy is lived, what we end up doing is casting Jesus fr…