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Vatican calls for unity across religions this Diwali

Vatican urges Hindus and Christians to work together for peace through prayer, dialogue

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A general view shows the illuminated Akshardham Temple on the outskirts of Ahmedabad on the eve of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights

From papal thrones to popemobiles: 100 years on wheels

Vatican exhibition showcases a century of luxury cars built to transport popes

A popemobile used by successive popes is displayed at "A Century of the Popemobile," an exhibition tracing 100 years of papal transportation, from Pope Pius XI's first automobile in 1930 to modern popemobiles, at the Vatican Museums, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026.

Pope Leo requires no further treatment

Doctors confirm no further treatment required for Pope Leo’s lung tumour

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd at the end of the weekly general audience at St Peter's Square in The Vatican on October 21, 2026.

Vatican releases first images of pope since operation

Pope Leo seen celebrating mass in hospital where he had lung cancer surgery

This picture released by Vatican Media on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, shows Pope Leo XIV, flanked by his personal secretary monsignor Edgard Iván Rimaycuna Inga, left, celebrating Mass at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome where he's recovering after he had a cancer removed from his right lung.

Papal health news: A sensitive issue for Vatican

Communication about popes’ health has gradually opened up over the past half-century

Pope Leo XIV waves from the window of the car as he leaves the Vatican before being admitted to Rome's Gemelli University Hospital for an operation to remove a lump from his lung, in the Vatican on 13 October 2026.

Pope Leo urges responsible AI development for peace

Pope called for AI to be guided by wisdom, human dignity, and the common good

Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims as he arrives to lead the weekly general audience at The Vatican

Pope Leo shares how to strengthen faith this summer

Believers urged to use the summer to grow spiritually, remember those who are suffering

Pope Leo XIV at the summer papal residence in Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo dismisses Trump’s nuclear claims

Pontiff reiterates Church’s opposition to nuclear weapons, calls for truth and dialogue

Pope Leo XIV talks to journalists as he leaves his residence in Castel Gandolfo, on the outskirts of Rome, to return to the Vatican

How Philippines, Holy See protect migrant workers

Philippines eyes stronger Vatican ties to protect migrant workers under UN migration plan

"For 75 years, the Philippines and the Holy See have shared more than diplomatic ties. We share faith," said Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in a post on Facebook

How dialogue can end conflicts: Pope’s call for peace

Pontiff warns of rising hatred and violence, renews call for peace efforts

Pope Leo XIV has encouraged to work for peace, not with weapons amid ongoing regional tensions

AI could enable ‘social control’, warns Vatican

New theological document says advances in AI poses risk to humanity

In light of technological advancements, the Vatican reminds its vision of the integral human being

Pope urges priests to use brains instead of AI

In a candid dialogue with the Rome clergy, the Pontiff warns priests on temptation with AI

Pope Leo XIV meets with the clergy from the Diocese of Rome

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