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Pope Cancels Vatican Fundraising Commission

Pope Leo XIV has dissolved a controversial Holy See fundraising commission, established under Pope Francis. This move signals a push for greater financial transparency and accountability.

Pope Leo dissolves Vatican donations commission

Pope Leo has dissolved a key fundraising commission set up by his predecessor, Francis, as the Vatican grapples with deep-seated financial challenges. Read the full analysis.

Abbas: Israel waging 'war of extermination' in Gaza

In a dramatic address at the Vatican, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemns Israel's military actions in Gaza as genocide while calling for immediate peace conference and international intervention.

King Charles makes historic first Vatican state visit

In a landmark moment for modern monarchy, King Charles III embarks on his first official state visit to the Vatican, meeting Pope Francis to discuss climate change, interfaith dialogue, and global peace initiatives.

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Talks: Vance Meets Netanyahu

JD Vance's surprise diplomatic mission to Israel coincides with critical ceasefire negotiations that could secure hostage releases, but Hamas's response threatens to derail the fragile peace process.

Secret Vatican: Sistine Chapel Without Crowds

Discover insider strategies for visiting Vatican City's most famous attractions, including the Sistine Chapel, during exclusive quiet hours away from the tourist masses.

Cubs fan heckles Pope Leo at Vatican over curse

A devoted Chicago Cubs supporter caused a stir at the Vatican when he shouted at a stained-glass window of Pope Leo XIII, blaming him for the team's infamous curse. The bizarre incident highlights the enduring superstition among baseball fans.

Reagan's Forgotten Middle East Peace Blueprint

Decades before current conflicts, Ronald Reagan proposed a comprehensive Middle East peace plan that offered Palestinians self-government alongside Israeli security. As modern negotiations stall, experts ask: was the solution hiding in plain sight all alo

Pope Francis makes history as first pontiff at G7 summit

In an unprecedented move, Pope Francis is set to become the first head of the Catholic Church to participate in the G7 summit, joining world leaders at Italy's presidential palace for crucial discussions on artificial intelligence ethics.

Pope to return historic Roman palace to Italy

In an unprecedented move, Pope Francis announces plans to return Rome's historic Palazzo della Cancelleria to Italian authorities, signalling a new era of Church-State cooperation under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government.

Gaza Ceasefire Falters as Hamas Rejects Israeli Deal

Fragile ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas face collapse as the militant group rejects Israel's latest hostage release proposal, while Donald Trump's unexpected intervention adds diplomatic complexity to the escalating Middle East crisis.

Why Middle East peace is harder than war

As conflict dynamics shift across the Middle East, achieving lasting peace presents even greater challenges than warfare in this deeply divided region.

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