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The Vatican is the seat of the Roman Catholic Church and its head, the pope.
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Vatican ex-envoy to France sentenced over sex assaults
The retired archbishop was found to have groped men during church meetings.
Vatican report casts dark shadow on Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II promoted disgraced former US cardinal Theodore McCarrick for years despite reports of sexual abuse.
Vatican clarifies pope's remarks on same-sex unions
In a letter sent to bishops around the world, the Vatican reaffirmed Pope Francis' opposition to homosexual marriage.
Pope Francis names 13 new cardinals
The group of new cardinals could help ensure Francis' eventual successor will continue his legacy.
Pope Francis and homosexuality: an analysis
The pope has backed same-sex unions but still perpetuates LGBT+ discrimination within the church. Why the contradiction?
Australia: Probe into Vatican money transfers dropped
State police say they are not probing Vatican money transfers from rumored to be linked to the case of Cardinal Pell.
Australia: Police probe alleged bribe in Pell trial
Australian police say they are probing an alleged transfer of Vatican funds to aid the accuser of Cardinal George Pell.
Pope promises auditors 'clean finance' from Vatican
European auditors are in the Vatican and have praised efforts to clean its notoriously shady financial house.
Pope fired me over fraud claims, says top Vatican official
One of the Vatican's top officials has denied that he quit over fraud claims, accusing the Pope of firing him.
Top Vatican official quits amid London real estate scandal
The head of the Vatican's saint-making body has quit as investigators probe a property deal marred by graft allegations.
German Catholic Church losing priests and parishes
Fewer priests mean fewer communities, even in one of the world's richest dioceses.
Fun facts about travel — Did you know?
Even if you are not traveling currently, you can enjoy learning some travel trivia.
Vatican issues new handbook on sex abuse
The Vatican issued new guidelines to the clergy, saying they should contact police if there is suspected abuse.
Poland is shocked by pedophilia documentary
The Primate of Poland has informed the Vatican about new cases of pedophilia uncovered in a recent documentary.
Cardinal Pell has child abuse conviction overturned
The former Vatican treasurer has left prison after a successful appeal against his 6-year jail sentence.
Raphael mega-exhibition opens in Rome
The 500th anniversary of the death of Renaissance master Raphael is marked with a blockbuster exhibition in Rome.
Highlights of the Raphael anniversary exhibition in Rome
A museum in Rome showcases the Renaissance artist's masterpieces, on loan from prestigious museums all over the world.
An important step
Christoph Strack
Opening the Vatican's archives from the era of Pope Pius XII is the right move, says DW's Christoph Strack.
What did the Vatican know about the Nazi escape routes?
The Vatican is openign Pope Pius XII's archives. What did he know about Nazis fleeing to South America via 'ratlines'?
US denies retreat from world stage
Trans-Atlantic ties are taking center stage at the day two of the Munich Security Conference.
The retired pope?
Christoph Strack
When he resigned in 2013, Pope Benedict XVI promised to "live hidden from the world" — but he won't remain silent.
Ex-pope backtracks on criticism of new pope
The current pope is weighing whether to allow married men to be ordained.
Sanchez de Toca: 'Vatican athletes just want to be there'
Vatican sports commissioner Monsignor Melchor Sanchez de Toca spoke to DW about the Holy See's sporting ambitions.
Pope apologizes for slapping woman's hand
Pope Francis described violence against women as "a blasphemy against God."
Pope Francis urges families to put away phones
The pope has urged people to put their smartphones to aside — and reconnect with their families.
Pope abolishes secrecy laws for clergy sex abuse cases
The reform removes a major hurdle that served to silence victims and prevent police from investigating clergy sex abuse.
Why has the Catholic Church taken so long to address abuse?
Can the Catholic Church finally confront child sexual abuse? DW speaks to a leading church expert on abuse.
Jesus 'crib fragment' returned to Bethlehem
The relic — an early Christmas present from the Vatican — will go on display at a church in Bethlehem.
Pope Francis: 'There is corruption in the Vatican'
Francis said that an investigation into financial corruption in the Vatican would "see if they are guilty or not."
Pope Francis: Vatican's archives will no longer be 'secret'
Much, but not all, of the archive's contents has been available to scholars for some time.
Catholic bishops vote for ordination of married men
Amazonian Catholic bishops have voted for the ordination of married men in the region and to reconsider women deacons.
Vatican: No financial default, only 'spending review'
Two leading Vatican aides have denied a new book's claim that the real-estate-rich Holy See is close to "bankruptcy."
Vatican security chief steps down over leak
The resignation follows the leak of information from an investigation into alleged financial wrongdoing.
Pope Francis opens divisive debate on preserving the Amazon
While bishops have proposed ordaining married men with children in the Amazon, women are still forbidden to vote.
Germany's Catholic Church struggles with women
Germany's bishops are under pressure from women to reform the church and from the Vatican to put on the brakes.
Vatican warns German bishops over reform proposals
Plans to include laypersons in a reform process have put the Catholic Church in Germany on a collision course with Rome.
Pope 'not afraid' of schism with US Catholics
The pope has responded to attacks from conservative Catholics over his stance on social issues and climate change.
Inside Europe: Rome cracks down on skip-the-line touts
Tourists heading to Rome who are planning to visit the Vatican Museums will have to be patient. There are more tourists than ever — and fewer possibilities to jump the queue. Since the beginning of August, it's become illegal for touts to sell so-called skip-the-line tickets. Our reporter Angelo van Schaik braved the crowds at the Vatican Museums and waited in line with everyone else.
Cardinal Pell loses appeal against child sex convictions
An Australian court dismissed the former Vatican treasurer's appeal to have his convictions overturned.
Vatican searches for princesses and missing teen
The Vatican has opened two burial chambers in an attempt to solve the case of an Italian teen who vanished 36 years ago.
Bones found in hunt for Vatican missing teen
Human bones found close to the tombs of two 19th-century German princesses will now be examined by forensic experts.
Vatican finds empty graves in search for teenager
Two graves opened in the Teutonic Cemetery did not reveal the remains of missing teenager Emanuela Orlando.
Catholic Church rejects gender identity theory
In a document aimed at Catholic schools, the Church has rejected the idea that gender identity can be fluid or chosen.
Pope Francis urges unity in Romania
The pope called on Romanians to reject hate at the start of his first trip to the Orthodox majority country.
Pope says abortion like hiring a 'hit man'
German officials have condemned rhetoric like that of the pope as "absolutely unacceptable."
Germany presents first female cathedral stewards
German women are demanding more rights in the Catholic Church — and taking on new roles in the Cologne. A coincidence?
US Catholic abuse victims to sue Vatican
They aim to force the Catholic Church to release details on thousands of priests involved in alleged abuse cases.
Germany: Catholic women begin church strike
German Catholic women have begun a weeklong boycott of regular voluntary work in churches to press demands for reform.
Pope issues sweeping new sex abuse law
The groundbreaking new law requires clergy to report suspected cases of child sexual abuse to their superiors
Vatican opens probe into missing girl Emanuela Orlandi
After 35 years, Vatican City is opening an investigation into the disappearance of 15-year-old Emanuela Orlandi.
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