The postponement of the trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan comes as speculation swirls that the pontiff may be thinking of stepping down.
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Deep in Vatican Archives, Scholar Discovers ‘Flabbergasting’ Secrets
David Kertzer has spent decades excavating the Vatican’s hidden history, with his work winning a Pulitzer and capturing Hollywood’s attention. A new book examines Pope Pius XII’s role in the Holocaust.
In a First, Catholic Cardinal Testifies in Vatican Criminal Trial
Accused of embezzlement and abuse of office, Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu told the court that he was sure the truth would clear his name.
Two Top Aides to Pope Francis Test Postive for Virus
The infected men meet frequently with Francis, who is 85, but it was not clear when they last saw the pope.
As Covid Disrupts a 2nd Christmas, Pope Prays for Healing and Peace
In his Christmas message, Pope Francis called on world leaders to resolve persisting conflicts and prayed for people across the globe who are affected by the coronavirus.
Biden: Pope Says He Should Keep Receiving Communion
President Biden said abortion had not come up in their private meeting. “We just talked about the fact he was happy that I was a good Catholic and I should keep receiving communion,” he said.
John Paul I, Pope for 33 Days in 1978, Will Be Beatified
Pope Francis approved a miracle attributed to the last Italian pope, bringing him a step closer to becoming a saint.
Vatican Issues Acquittals in Sexual Abuse Case Involving Former Altar Boys
One defendant, now a priest, had been accused of sexual abuse when he and his accuser were teenage students at a seminary within the Vatican walls. Another priest was accused of covering it up.
Vatican Sex Abuse Trial Ends With Call for Six-Year Sentence for Priest
Gabriele Martinelli was accused of repeatedly abusing a fellow boarder at a seminary for altar boys before he became a priest. The seminary’s rector has been accused of looking the other way.
Pope Francis Leaves Hospital After Colon Surgery
The Vatican has described the pontiff’s recovery as normal after surgery on July 4.