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Angelina Jolie Meets Pope Francis On Her Visit To The Vatican

Jan 09, 2015 11:29 AM EST

Hollywood superstar Angelina Jolie met with Pope Francis on January 8 at The Vatican where she also hosted the special screening of her new film Unbroken.

Pope Francis' Appointment Of 15 New Cardinals Reflects Church Diversity

Kat De Guzman |

Jan 05, 2015 01:14 AM EST

Pope Francis on Sunday appointed 15 new cardinals from 14 differentnations such as Tonga, Cape Verde, Uruguay, and Myanmar in order to further practice the diversity of the church and monitor the growth of the religion in continents like Asia and Africa.

Pope John Paul II Gunman Lays Flowers on his Tomb

Vittorio Hernandez |

Dec 28, 2014 07:37 AM EST

Mehmet Ali Agca, the Turkish man who attempted but failed to take the life of Pope John Paul II on May 13, 1981, has gone full circle on Saturday when he laid white roses on the tomb of the deceased pontiff.

China Thanks Pope Francis, Seeks To Improve Relations With Vatican

Desiree Sison |

Dec 17, 2014 03:24 AM EST

China was appreciative of Pope Francis' decision not to meet with the Dalai Lama and said it will pursue bilateral relations with the Vatican

Vatican Ends Probe Into 'Feminist' U.S. Nuns On Softer Tone

Raymond Legaspi |

Dec 17, 2014 01:03 AM EST

An unprecedented Vatican investigation of U.S. women's religious orders that alarmed Roman Catholic sisters when the inquiry began years ago ended Tuesday with a report signaling a softer approach under Pope Francis.

Pope Francis Chooses Not To Meet With Dalai Lama During Nobel Peace Prize

Kat De Guzman |

Dec 12, 2014 02:47 AM EST

Pope Francis chose not to meet with another religious leader, the Dalai Lama, in Rome this weekend during the Nobel Peace Prize summit due to fear of further straining the relationship of Vatican and Beijing.

Pope Francis Demotes American Cardinal Raymond Burke

Vittorio Hernandez |

Nov 09, 2014 05:19 AM EST

American Cardinal Raymond Burke suffered his second demotion in one year after Pope Francis removed him as head of Vatican's highest court. In 2013, the 66-year-old former archbishop of St. Louis and outspoken critic of the pontiff's reforms was removed as head of the Congregation for Bishops.

Catholic Church Considers Altering Annulment Process

Bianca Ortega |

Nov 05, 2014 10:54 PM EST

The Catholic Church is now considering altering the annulment process for divorced members, with Pope Francis condemning the difficulties that Catholics experience when going through the procedure.

Vatican Condemns Brittany Maynard's Assisted Suicide As Undignified

Kristina Fernandez |

Nov 04, 2014 10:44 PM EST

A top Vatican bioethical official condemned Tuesday Brittany Maynard’s decision to end her own life, saying there is no dignity in assisted suicide and the act is in and of itself reprehensible.

Sistine Chapel Gets A Cooler Makeover

Marco Foronda |

Nov 02, 2014 03:51 AM EST

Vatican did a makeover for Sistine Chapel to protect it from increasing number of visitors every year.

Vatican Makes Final Decision On Welcoming Gays, Remarried Divorcees

Kristina Fernandez |

Oct 19, 2014 04:09 AM EDT

The synod of bishops and cardinals at the Vatican has scrapped on Saturday, a landmark document welcoming homosexuals and remarried divorcees, suggesting deep divisions among leaders in the direction Pope Francis is charting for a more inclusive Roman Catholic Church.

Vatican Backtracks On Welcoming LGBT, Says Document Still A ‘Work In Progress’

Bianca Ortega |

Oct 15, 2014 02:34 AM EDT

The Vatican backtracked on its Monday comments on a discussion document which suggested a shift in the Catholic Church's view on gays, after being taken aback by the stir that it caused.

Ex-Archbishop Under House Arrest for Reported Sex Abuse of Teenage Boys

Mitch de Leon |

Sep 24, 2014 01:45 AM EDT

The former Dominican Republic ambassador of the Vatican has been order under house arrest on Tuesday following the commencement of a criminal proceeding against him. The decision to impose such penalty and move forward with a criminal trial marked the first time that a prominent official from the Vatican was actually investigated for sexual abuse charges on youngsters.

Pope Francis Marries Couples, Blesses Even Those Already Living Together And Have Children

Mitch de Leon |

Sep 14, 2014 08:09 PM EDT

In the latest display of his desire to make the Catholic Church more accepting and inclusive, Pope Francis officiated the marriage ceremony of 20 couples on Sunday-blessing even those who have already cohabitated, as well as those who have conceived children during their years of living together.

Pope Francis gestures during a meeting with Asian youths at the Solmoe Shrine in Dangjin

China to Vatican: Don’t Interfere With Our Religion

Erika Villanueva |

Aug 25, 2014 07:48 AM EDT

In response to Pope Francis' offer for a new dialogue with the country, China's government cautions the Vatican to not 'interfere' with their religion as ties between the Holy See and Beijing are still on the rocks.

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