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Nigeria Abductions

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Nigerian children reunite with their parents after being released from abduction

YE Religion 2025 Photo Gallery

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Riveting images of faith and spirituality: 30 of AP's best religion photos of 2025

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Bulletin world briefing: Australia social media ban and Goa club fire

Representatives from various First Nations look on as a kayak and other indigenous artefacts arrive at Trudeau Airport in Montreal

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Vatican returns controversial collection of Indigenous artefacts

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak welcomes the indigenous and cultural artifacts at Trudeau Airport

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Americas

The Vatican is returning rare Indigenous artifacts after a century

Nicaragua Feast During Crackdowns

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Nicaraguans celebrate Virgin Mary in Miami despite fears at home and in US

Europe

Pope Leo reverses one of Francis’s final acts amid financial crisis

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Vatican commission shares fresh verdict on controversial topic

Twelve deacons prostrate in front of the altar at the Cathedral of Saint Thomas More during their ordination Mass in Arlington

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Europe

Vatican commission says women cannot be Catholic deacons

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Vatican commission again says no to ordaining women as deacons, but urges other ministries

Pope Leo XIV talks to reporters aboard an airplane as he returns from a six-day visit to Turkey and Lebanon, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025

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Europe

Pope Leo’s notable shift from Vatican tradition during inaugural trip

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Pope Leo XIV to pray at Armenian cathedral in Istanbul during Turkish-Armenian reconciliation

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Pope visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque at start of day of meetings with Turkey's religious leaders

Turkey Mideast Pope

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Pope Leo XIV visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque on the second day of his trip to Turkey

Faith will move mountains – and music charts, apparently

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The Vatican gives Rosalía its blessing – is papal finger-wagging over?

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Turkey Mideast Pope

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The Latest: Pope Leo XIV to call for Christian unity at site where Nicaean Creed established

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Photos highlight Pope Leo XIV’s first overseas pilgrimage

Pope Leo XIV boards a plane in Rome's Fiumicino airport on his way to a six-day trip to Turkey and Lebanon, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025.

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Pope Leo to go against Vatican tradition on trip to Turkey and Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV waves as he boards a plane in Rome's Fiumicino airport on his way to a six-day trip to Turkey and Lebanon

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Europe

Pope Leo embarks on his first foreign trip with a key message

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The Latest: Pope Leo brings messages of peace and Christian unity on trip to Turkey and Lebanon

The decree, which did not discuss same-sex relationships, focused on what it called the "richness and fruitfulness" of traditional marriage

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Europe

Catholics warned against polygamy in new decree approved by Pope Leo

The Vatican has issued a new decree, signed by Pope Leo, reaffirming its single spouse teaching

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Catholics should have one spouse for life, according to new decree

Pope Leo is set to embark on his first oversees tour on Sunday

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Europe

How Pope Leo’s first overseas visit is a symbol of hope for Lebanon

ROSALÍA-LUX

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Rosalía praised by Vatican for her ‘provocative’ songs about faith

Pope Leo XIV leaves at the end of an audience on the occasion of the Jubilee of the Choirs in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

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Europe

Pope accepts resignation of bishop accused of abuse in pontiff’s first

Leo was asked about his Wordle strategy at the start of Friday’s Q&A

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Europe

The Pope is a Wordle superfan. This is his daily strategy

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Belarus frees 2 imprisoned Catholic priests after talks with Vatican

Pope Leo XIV leaves at the end of an audience on the occasion of the Jubilee of the Choirs in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

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Europe

Pope accepts resignation of bishop accused of abuse in pontiff’s first

Leo was asked about his Wordle strategy at the start of Friday’s Q&A

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Europe

The Pope is a Wordle superfan. This is his daily strategy

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Belarus frees 2 imprisoned Catholic priests after talks with Vatican

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, his wife Mary Kathryn Muenster, meet Pope Leo XI at the Vatican

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Americas

Here’s how Chicago-made beer made it all the way to the Vatican

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker shakes hands with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican

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Americas

Pope Leo given gift by US lawmaker with fitting name on the label

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Rome-based group opens new US museum dedicated to the Shroud of Turin

Vatican Ukraine

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Ukraine asks Vatican to formalize mediation role for return of citizens taken by Russia

Vatican Pope

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Pope could soon decide fate of Spain bishop accused of abuse, under investigation by church

Pope Leo invited actors and directors to the Vatican over the weekend

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Culture

Why is Pope Leo inviting actors and directors to the Vatican?

Vatican Ukraine

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Ukraine asks Vatican to formalize mediation role for return of citizens taken by Russia

Vatican Pope

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Pope could soon decide fate of Spain bishop accused of abuse, under investigation by church

Pope Leo invited actors and directors to the Vatican over the weekend

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Culture

Why is Pope Leo inviting actors and directors to the Vatican?

Pope Leo XIV meets with filmmaker Spike Lee, during an audience with artists from the world of cinema in the Sala Clementina at the Vatican

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Europe

Pope issues stark warning to Hollywood stars about cinema’s ‘decline’

Italy Renaissance Bible

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One of the most spectacular Renaissance illuminated manuscripts, a bible, on rare display in Rome

US Catholic Bishops

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US bishops officially ban gender-affirming care at Catholic hospitals

Vatican-Fired Couple Reinstated

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Vatican bank rehires couple fired for violating workplace marriage rule

An investigation has been launched

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Swiss Guard under investigation for allegedly ‘spitting at two women’

File photo. Authorities confirmed on Monday that the matter was under investigation

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Europe

Vatican Swiss guard ‘made spitting gesture at Jewish women’

Founded in 1506, the Pontifical Swiss Guard is the world’s oldest standing military corps and is charged with protecting the Pope

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Europe

Vatican Swiss Guard under investigation for antisemitic incident

Pope Leo XIV, the first American head of the Catholic Church

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Europe

Pope Leo to host Hollywood icons at the Vatican

Pope Leo XIV shakes hands with actor Robert De Niro at the Vatican

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The Vatican reveals Pope Leo’s favourite films

Musk

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Musk the trillionaire? Debate over his Tesla pay package rages

The Virgin Mary

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Europe

Pope settles decades-long Catholic debate on role of Virgin Mary

Vatican Pope

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Pope condemns antisemitism and vows to fight it as tensions rise over Israel's war in Gaza

Vatican Pope

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Pope reaffirms dialogue with Jews as he marks 60th anniversary of a key document

Vatican Pope

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Pope urges Catholic teachers to focus less on professional outcomes, more on spiritual lives

Pope Leo XIV delivers his blessing as he recites the Angelus noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St.Peter's Square, at the Vatican

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Pope Leo reveals first foreign tour with visit to site of Beirut blast

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell (second left), Pope Leo XIV (third left), and King Charles III and Queen Camilla attending an ecumenical service at the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City

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King Charles joins Pope Leo in historic prayer during Vatican visit

King Charles prays with Pope Leo at Vatican in historic service

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Watch: King prays with Pope Leo at Sistine Chapel in historic service

Vatican Royal Visit

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Photos of King Charles III and Queen Camilla visiting the Vatican to pray with Pope Leo XIV

Vatican Royal Visit

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British royals visit Vatican in historic step for churches and welcome respite from Epstein scandal

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Why the King’s meeting with the Pope is highly significant

Vatican Indigenous Restitution

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Vatican will return dozens of artifacts to Indigenous groups in Canada as part of reconciliation

Europe

Former Satanist among seven new saints created by Pope Leo

Britain Royals

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UK royals and government face pressure to formally strip Prince Andrew of his titles

Vatican Pope Saints

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Europe

Pope Leo ‘still coming to grips with enormity of church abuse’

Britain Royals

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One scandal too many forces UK monarchy to sideline Prince Andrew

Mexico Trees of Life

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Mexican artisans turn clay into Trees of Life that are celebrated worldwide

Vatican-Royal Visit

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King Charles III's visit to Vatican marks a historic step in path of unity between two churches

APTOPIX Vatican Pope

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Vatican report says clergy sex abuse victims need reparations and tangible sanctions to heal

Pope Leo XIV gestures on the day of a general audience in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, October 15, 2025

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MLB

Pope Leo XIV trolls Cubs at Vatican: ‘Han perdido! They lost!’

Vatican Jesuit Abuse

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Trial against famous ex-Jesuit artist, accused of abusing women, to start with judges named

Vatican Pope

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Pope meets with Chicago union leaders, urges migrant welcome as crackdown underway in hometown

Pope Leo XIV leads the Jubilee Mass for Consecrated life in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican

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Europe

Pope Leo attacks wealthy elite who ‘live in a bubble of luxury’

Pope Leo XIV

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Pope Leo removes power from the Vatican Bank

Vatican Pope Swiss Guards

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Pope lends star power to Swiss Guards swearing-in ceremony as his army struggles to find recruits

World Religions Women's Roles

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First female Archbishop of Canterbury still an outlier among world's top religious leaders

Vatican Swiss Guards

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The Vatican’s army has a new look

Vatican Swiss Guards

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World’s oldest army unveils new look – but keeps iconic classic garb

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