Tag: Vatican
Obi’s meeting with Tinubu in Rome: What transpired – Bianca
Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu made this clarification against the backdrop of the recent hoopla which the recent visit of the President…
Tinubu returns to Abuja after Pope Leo XIV inauguration
Tinubu met with members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria on Sunday, calling on leaders at all levels to…
Pope Leo XVI celebrates first mass in Sistine Chapel
The U.S.-born cleric, who also has a Peruvian citizenship, entered the ornate chapel in the Apostolic Palace, accompanied by singing,…
How the conclave will elect the new pope
The name of the election procedure derives from the Latin “cum clave” (with a key) and refers to the tradition…
Vatican releases date for Pope Francis’s funeral
His body will be taken into the adjacent St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m. (0700 GMT), in…
Pope Francis resting peacefully, says Vatican
The 88-year-old head of the Catholic Church had a “peaceful night” and is now resting, a spokesman said. The Argentinian…
Coronavirus: Vatican offers free tests in Rome
The Vatican has been offering free coronavirus swab tests as part of its charity for the poor in Rome, it…
Vatican’s landmark priests abuse summit begins
Pope Francis on Thursday was set to open a four-day Vatican summit on the protection of children, bringing together almost…
Sex abuse: Top cardinal urges Vatican to adopt strict policies
A leading Roman Catholic cardinal and key adviser to Pope Francis called on Tuesday for the Vatican to “swiftly and…
Lettergate Controversy: Vatican communications chief Monsignor Vigano resigns
The Head of the Vatican’s Communications Department, Monsignor Vigano, resigned on Wednesday, after being accused of manipulating information in a…
Vatican welcomes UN humanitarian truce in Syria
The Vatican on Monday welcomed the UN Security Council’s resolution calling for a 30-day ceasefire in Syria to allow for…
Vatican debunks rumors of ex-pope Benedict critical condition
The Vatican on Thursday denied a German magazine report that claimed that former Pope Benedict was suffering from a paralyzing…
China to establish formal diplomatic ties with Vatican
China and the Vatican will establish formal diplomatic relations sooner or later because Pope Francis has the “wisdom” to resolve…
Jerusalem: Russia, Vatican disagree with Trump’s decision
Russia and the Vatican disagree with the decision of President Donald Trump to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel…
U.S President arrives at Vatican to meet with Pope Francis
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived at the Vatican on Wednesday for talks with one of his most high-profile critics, Pope…