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The Vatican is the seat of the Roman Catholic Church and its head, the pope.
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Madonna's 'Sex' 30 years on: A bold feminist statement?
Singer says her book has emboldened Cardi B, Miley Cyrus and Kim Kardarshian to flaunt their sexuality now.
German Catholic bishops vow to continue with reforms
On the table are blessings for same-sex marriages, married priests and women deacons.
Vatican launches probe into French cardinal over abuse case
The cardinal admitted to committing a "reprehensible" act on a 14-year-old.
China, Vatican extend deal on bishop appointments
It aims to ease a divide between an underground flock loyal to the pope and a state-backed official church.
Pope beatifies John Paul I in Vatican ceremony
The former pontiff, known for one of history's shortest papal reigns, has now reached the last stage before sainthood.
Pope Francis names 20 new cardinals
Pope Francis inducted 20 new cardinals, 16 of whom are young enough to have a say in a vote for the next pope.
Pope finds compatible clergy in Global South
Many of the church's newest cardinals hail from Asia, Africa and Latin America and are known for progressive policies.
German Catholics reject Vatican's abortion stance — report
Most German Catholics don't approve of Pope Francis and the Vatican criticizing abortion, a new survey has found.
Vatican slams German reformers
The Holy See rebuked the progressive "Synodal Path," saying it has no authority on doctrine and could split the church.
Pope Francis authorized €1 million to free kidnapped nun
Cardinal on trial for corruption says pope approved payment to UK firm to free Colombian nun held by jihadists in Mali
Pope Francis clearly points the finger at Russia
Christoph Strack
Pope Francis finally blames Putin as responsible for the war and suffering in Ukraine, writes DW's Christoph Strack.
Pope condemns Ukraine War in Easter message
Pope Francis has criticized the war in Ukraine as a "cruel and senseless" conflict, and called for wider reconciliation.
Canada Indigenous press pope for apology on abuses
Pope Francis received representatives who told him of the abuses suffered by Indigenous children at Catholic schools.
Vatican: Women to benefit as pope unveils reforms
The new constitution allows any baptized lay Catholic person — man or woman — to lead major Vatican offices.
German priests come out as queer, demand reform
Over 120 Catholic church priests and staff launched a campaign demanding an end to discrimination against queer people.
Ex-Pope Benedict XVI failed to act in abuse cases — report
Former Pope Benedict XVI failed to take action against clerics accused of sexual abuse, a Munich Church report has said.
Iconic European cities: Rome
From ruins to world-class museums, get all the insider tips with our must-see guide to Rome.
East Timor jails US ex-priest for child sex abuse
The defrocked priest received a 12-year sentence in the first case of its kind in the staunchly Catholic country.
A difficult papacy — Pope Francis turns 85
Christoph Strack
A pope who wants to change his Church more than it can be changed. But time is running out.
Jane Birkin: Pop icon par excellence
World-famous for a banned erotic song and a namesake Hermes bag, the singer and actress remains a pop icon even at 75.
Pope Francis pained by English Channel migrant deaths
Most of the pope's comments to the faithful Sunday in St. Peter's Square were about migrants and refugees.
Pope meets 'Team Pope' ahead of charity match
A team of migrants, priests and disabled people is set to play in a charity match refereed by Lazio star Ciro Immobile.
French Catholic Church to compensate sex abuse victims
The move follows a scathing report that revealed the abuse of over 330,000 people over 70 years.
Germany's Merkel makes farewell visit to pope
The outgoing chancellor spoke to the pontiff about climate change and the sexual abuse of children by Catholic clergy.
Pope praises young climate activists
The Pontiff said it was "time to make wise choices" for the future of planet.
Pope meets with Roma in Slovakia
Pope Francis meets with Roma in a notorious housing project on day three of his Central Europe trip.
Pope Francis meets Hungary's Viktor Orban
Pope Francis met Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who both disagree on how to treat migrants.
Ex-Cardinal McCarrick charged with sexual assault of a minor
Theodore McCarrick has been charged with sexually assaulting a teen boy in the 1970s.
Inside Europe 29.07.2021
Protests and division in France over plans for a COVID health pass — High-ranking Roman Catholic cardinal on trial for embezzlement — Fitness holidays provide a chance to reboot after lockdown — Widespread opposition in Spain to gender self-determination for minors — Can the German government mandate vaccines amid rising COVID numbers? And more.
Trial opens in 'rotten' Vatican finance scandal
A trial that involves a cardinal and nine others accused of a money scandal has opened in the Vatican City State.
Vatican owns over 5,000 properties globally
The Vatican has revealed its global property holdings but left out budgets for the Vatican Museums and the Vatican Bank.
Pope Francis reappears after surgery, urges free health care
Pope Francis has made his first public appearance since undergoing intestinal surgery last week.
Pope in 'good condition' after surgery
The 84-year-old pontiff "responded well" to intestinal surgery, according to the Vatican.
Vatican indicts 10 over UK property deal
Cardinal Angelo Becciu is one of 10 individuals facing charges such as extortion, abuse of office and fraud.
LGBTQ bill: Italy's Draghi hits out at Vatican
Draghi defended the Italian parliament's independence after a Vatican attempt to influence an anti-discrimination bill.
Potential papal visit to N. Korea fraught with challenges
Analysts warn that such a visit could appear to legitimize the North Korean regime on the global stage.
Australian media fined for gag order breach in Pell case
Major news outlets in Australia, mostly owned by two media giants, have been fined for defying a court order.
New Vatican law criminalizes abuse of adults
Repeated complaints by victims of sexual abuse has prompted stronger scrutiny of church practices.
Inside Europe: 13.05.2020
Greek authorities accused of illegal pushback of migrants — German Catholic churches bless same-sex couples, defying The Vatican — Gay conversion therapy: a report from Northern Ireland — Lifting restrictions: Germans bask in the sun after a long pandemic winter —Russia develops the first coronavirus vaccine for animals — and more!
German Catholic churches to bless same-sex couples
The Church of St. Benedict in Munich is one of four that are set to defy the Vatican and bless same-sex relationships.
Christians mark second Easter under lockdown
Christians around the world have been celebrating a second Easter under coronavirus restrictions. Read DW for more.
Germany's Christian churches are in a meltdown
The COVID-19 pandemic is once again casting a big dark shadow over Easter festivities.
Pope Francis orders Vatican salaries slashed to save jobs
The Vatican announced Wednesday it would reduce the salaries of religious at the Holy See to stave off job cuts.
German theologians blast Vatican same-sex union stance
German scholars say the Church's welcoming of gays but refusal to bless same-sex unions is "paternalistic."
Alienating the faithful
Alexander Görlach
The once-powerful Roman Catholic Church is fast on its way to self-destruction, DW's Alexander Görlach writes.
Vatican: Catholic Church cannot bless same-sex unions
A decree from the orthodoxy office nixed any possibility that the Roman Catholic Church might accept same-sex marriages.
Pope Francis returns from 'tiring' visit to Iraq
The head of the Catholic Church said God would protect his Iraqi followers from coronavirus and hinted at future trips.
Pope calls for peace in war-torn Mosul
On a historic trip, Francis urged Christians to stay in Iraq and prayed for "victims of war."
Pope toughs out nerve pain to make New Year empathy plea
Pope Francis preached that the COVID-19 pandemic has showed the importance of people "taking interest in others."
Pope calls for COVID-19 vaccines to be shared
Pope Francis has urged global unity in an address that frequently referenced the coronavirus pandemic.
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