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Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica: Francis’ final resting place

Rome—The Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, which Pope Francis chose as his final resting place, is a fifth-century church located in the center of Rome...

Pope Francis recovers, leaves hospital

Pope Francis greeted and thanked the faithful from a balcony of Rome’s Gemelli hospital Sunday, the first time the 88-year-old has been seen in...

Hospitalized Pope calls for end to world conflicts

Vatican City, Holy See—Pope Francis called Tuesday for an end to war and urged reflection in a letter published by Italy's newspaper of record, as...

‘Slight improvement in Pope’s condition—Vatican

A critically ill Pope Francis, battling pneumonia in both lungs, slept well, the Vatican said Tuesday after reporting earlier a “slight improvement” in the...

Pope Francis ‘critical’, Vatican calls for prayers

Pope Francis is in a "critical condition", a day after he suffered a prolonged respiratory attack and required blood transfusions, according to the Vatican. The...

Pope eating, reading but weekend events cancelled—Vatican

Vatican City, Holy See—Pope Francis breakfasted and read the papers as usual on Tuesday on his fifth day in hospital but appears no closer to...

Vatican says ‘stable’ Pope Francis watched Sunday mass on hospital TV

Vatican City, Holy See—Pope Francis followed Sunday mass and his traditional Angelus weekly prayer on television in a Rome hospital, where the 88-year-old pontiff is...

Kyla Mendoza: Italy-based Pinay is rising star in rhythmic gymnastics

Before the onset of 2025, Kyla Mendoza gifted herself and her supporters a bronze medal in the Individual All-Around event at the prestigious Rome...

Women priests secretly ordained in the shadow of the Vatican

Rome, Italy—On a barge on Rome's River Tiber, a stone's throw from the Vatican, Loan Rocher was "ordained" in a secret ceremony in defiance of...

Israel to open Roman-era tombs to public

The Israel Antiquities Authority announced Tuesday it will open to the public two Roman-era tombs decorated with murals of Greek mythological figures. The tombs, which...

Makati healthcare benefits take spotlight in Rome

Makati Mayor Abigail Binay met with Filipino community leaders in Rome, Italy, where she talked about the essential healthcare services her city has been...

Nadal wants to lose injury fear after Rome opening win

ROME—Rafael Nadal said that he can no longer afford to fear injury after battling into the second round of the Rome Open on Thursday,...

Striking Rome runway show

Luxury fashion brand COS made a grand return to the runway scene, presenting its Spring Summer 2024 collections in a unique location — the...

Pope Benedict, on Lent

Pope Benedict emphasized that at the core of Lent is the recognition of the transformative power of Baptism Benedict XVI served as the bishop of...
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