Catholic Church beatifies Polish family killed by Nazis A Polish couple and their seven children, killed by Nazis during World War II for hiding Jews, are being beatified, the first time an entire … Europe • 10 Sep
Uncle investigated in missing Vatican teen case: report Prosecutors in Rome investigating the disappearance of a teenager 40 years ago are looking afresh at the possible involvement of her uncle following information supplied … World • 11 Jul
Pope leads Vatican prayers after hernia surgery Pope Francis led Angelus prayers at Saint Peter's Square in the Vatican before thousands of pilgrims, two days after leaving hospital following a hernia operation. World • 18 Jun
Pope discharged from hospital nine days after operation Pope Francis was discharged from hospital this morning, nine days after he underwent surgery to repair an abdominal hernia. World • 16 Jun
Pope Francis awake and joking after hernia operation Pope Francis is recovering from a three-hour abdominal operation in a Rome hospital that had no complications, according to a Vatican statement. World • 07 Jun
Criticism of bishops who stoke division on social media The Vatican has urged bishops and high-profile lay Catholic leaders to tone down their comments on social media, saying some were causing division and stoking … World • 29 May
Pope Francis has fever, clears schedule - Vatican Pope Francis has a fever that caused him to clear his schedule this morning, the Vatican has said, nearly two months after the 86-year-old pontiff … World • 26 May
Pope gives women vote at bishops meeting for first time Pope Francis will allow women to vote for the first time at a global meeting of bishops in October in a historic move that could … World • 27 Apr
Pope Francis in hospital with 'respiratory infection' The Vatican said that Pope Francis, 86, was in hospital in Rome for previously scheduled health checks, before later cancelling his Thursday appointments. World • 29 Mar
Key member of Vatican's clerical abuse commission quits The most influential member of a Vatican commission on tackling clerical sex abuse has quit, its leader said, in the latest blow to a papal … World • 29 Mar
Pope extends sex abuse law to cover lay leaders Pope Francis has extended a 2019 law to fight sexual abuse in the Church by making lay Catholic leaders responsible for acts committed under their … World • 25 Mar
10 notable moments from Francis' pontificate so far As Pope Francis marks the tenth anniversary of his election as pontiff, RTÉ's religion correspondent Ailbhe Conneely has picked ten notable moments from his pontificate … Pope Francis • 13 Mar
Pope Francis marks 10th anniversary with mass, podcast Pope Francis will mark ten years as head of the Roman Catholic Church by celebrating mass with cardinals in the chapel of the Vatican's Santa … World • 13 Mar
Australian Cardinal George Pell dies aged 81 Cardinal George Pell, who was convicted and later cleared of sexual abuse in Australia, has died in Rome aged 81, a church official said. World • 11 Jan
Vatican opens inquiry into teen missing for 40 years The Vatican has announced that it was opening an inquiry into the disappearance of a teenager 40 years ago, a case which has sparked countless … World • 10 Jan
Francis leads Benedict's funeral amid sainthood calls Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's coffin has been carried into St Peter's Basilica following a funeral at the Vatican led by Pope Francis and attended by … World • 05 Jan
Vatican prepares for unprecedented papal funeral As the Vatican prepares for the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict, security has started to ramp up in Rome. World • 04 Jan
Vatican preparations for Benedict funeral under way The Vatican is currently preparing for a week that will culminate in the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict presided over by Pope Francis. News • 01 Jan
Pope Francis pays tribute to 'noble' Emeritus Benedict Pope Francis has paid tribute to his "dearest" predecessor Benedict XVI, who died earlier today at the age of 95. World • 31 Dec 22
Retired pope was rarely seen - but he was heard When Pope Benedict shocked the Roman Catholic Church in 2013 by announcing he would resign instead of ruling for life, he promised to stay in … World • 31 Dec 22
Benedict: The first pope to retire in 600 years In April 2005, Joseph Ratzinger was selected as the successor to Pope John Paul II. Pope Benedict XVI was the first German pope since the … Vatican • 31 Dec 22
Vatican announces death of Emeritus Pope Benedict Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI has died at the age of 95, the Vatican announced this morning, almost a decade after he became the first pontiff … World • 31 Dec 22
Cardinal on trial taped phone call with Pope Francis A senior cardinal on trial for fraud secretly taped a conversation with Pope Francis where he asked the pontiff to confirm he had approved some … World • 25 Nov 22
Pope Francis beatifies 'Smiling Pope' John Paul I Thousands of people gathered in St Peter's Square today as Pope Francis presided over the beatification of John Paul I, the so-called 'Smiling Pope' who … World • 04 Sep 22
Pope creates 20 new cardinals in Vatican ceremony Pope Francis has inducted 20 cardinals from around the world, choosing men who mostly agree with his vision of a more progressive and inclusive Catholic … World • 27 Aug 22
