Since it became independent in 1929, Vatican City has been the world’s smallest state. Every evening the gates close, leaving ...

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The document establishes a Christian framework for understanding human intelligence as a gift from God, emphasizing ...

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The Vatican City State’s first decree regulating ... the integrity of the Catholic Church, or the Vatican’s institutional activities is prohibited. In an effort to oversee compliance, the ...

Concern for the salvation of souls is what guides the work of church tribunals and the implementation of reforms regarding ...

Caught between his progressive inner circle and an influx of conservatism, the Holy Father should 'brace' himself for a ...

Pope Francis opens a big meeting on the future of the Roman Catholic Church that has sparked hope ... the first-ever female secretary general of the Vatican City State, responsible for the ...

Our first Jesuit pope, Francis, resumed the reforms of the Second Vatican Council by challenging the church to go outside our ...

The pastoral guide also contains specific guidelines for the Eastern Churches to live this time of grace 'with awareness and ...