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Pope Francis says he will not be buried in Vatican, has prepared a grave in Basilica of St. Mary Major

December 13, 2023

Pope Francis says he will not be buried in Vatican, has prepared a grave in Basilica of St. Mary Major

Pope Francis said he has no plans to retire from the papacy, but has already prepared a grave for himself outside the traditional papal tombs of the Vatican grotto.

Pope Francis says ‘lure of corruption’ is constant threat in the Vatican

December 12, 2023

Pope Francis says ‘lure of corruption’ is constant threat in the Vatican

Pope Francis warned the Vatican's Office of the Auditor General on Monday that the "lure of corruption" in the Roman Curia requires constant vigilance.

On this day in history, December 12, 1901, Guglielmo Marconi sends first transatlantic radio message

December 12, 2023

On this day in history, December 12, 1901, Guglielmo Marconi sends first transatlantic radio message

Guglielmo Marconi sent the first transatlantic radio transmission on Dec. 12, 1901, ushering in an era of communications. His invention helped save 700 Titanic passengers.

Funeral held for Indi Gregory, infant forced off life support in UK: 'True warrior'

December 1, 2023

Funeral held for Indi Gregory, infant forced off life support in UK: 'True warrior'

Indi Gregory, the infant forced off life support by the United Kingdom's court system last month, was laid to rest Friday at a Cathedral in Nottingham, England.

Pope Francis' illness revealed to be 'very acute infectious bronchitis'

November 30, 2023

Pope Francis' illness revealed to be 'very acute infectious bronchitis'

Pope Francis announced Thursday that he is afflicted with “very acute infectious bronchitis" to an audience at the “Ethics in Health Management" seminar held at the Vatican.

Pope Francis confirms punishing conservative US cardinal: report

November 30, 2023

Pope Francis confirms punishing conservative US cardinal: report

Pope Francis confirmed to a papal biographer that he revoked the pension and Vatican apartment of conservative U.S. Cardinal Raymond Burke.

Pope Francis makes first appearance since canceling UN climate summit trip: 'I am not well'

November 29, 2023

Pope Francis makes first appearance since canceling UN climate summit trip: 'I am not well'

Pope Francis made his first public appearance at the Vatican on Wednesday since he canceled his overseas trip to the COP28 United Nations climate conference in Dubai.

Pope punishes conservative US Cardinal Burke in second action against American dignitaries

November 28, 2023

Pope punishes conservative US Cardinal Burke in second action against American dignitaries

Pope Francis has decided to strip the conservative American cardinal, Raymond Burke, of his salary and subsidized Vatican apartment, according to two Vatican insiders.

Vatican insiders claim Pope Francis poised to punish conservative US cardinal

November 28, 2023

Vatican insiders claim Pope Francis poised to punish conservative US cardinal

Vatican insiders are claiming Pope Francis intends to take punitive measures against U.S. Cardinal Raymond Burke under accusations of spreading "disunity."

Vatican blocks doctrinal changes on homosexual relationships, female priests

November 25, 2023

Vatican blocks doctrinal changes on homosexual relationships, female priests

The Vatican issued a letter to the German Bishops' Conference last month blocking attempts to alter doctrine on homosexual relationships and female ordination.