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(UPDATE) VATICAN CITY: The Vatican on Monday approved blessings for same-sex couples, a hugely contested issue in the Catholic Church, as long as they are not in contexts related to civil unions or weddings.
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE, undefined — The pope praised China on Friday, ahead of a possible renewal of a deal between Beijing and the Holy See on the appointment of bishops.
TORONTO, Canada — How do Catholic cardinals choose a new pope? What happens in their closed-door meetings? That is the premise of Vatican thriller "Conclave," starring Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci, which screened at the Toronto film festival on Sunday.
MANILA, Philippines — The Diocese of Pasig has begun its inquiry that would seek to recognize the late catechist Laureana “Ka Luring” Franco as a new saint of the Catholic Church from the Philippines.
VATICAN CITY, Holy See — The Vatican said Saturday it was "saddened by certain scenes" at the Olympics opening ceremony that gave "offence" to Christians, as controversy rages over a segment some say lampooned Jesus' Last Supper.
MANILA, Philippines — A “close consonance” between the Philippines and the Vatican was highlighted by President Marcos yesterday during the courtesy call of the Vatican’s top diplomat at Malacañang.
MANILA, Philippines — The Vatican recently authorized an inquiry into the sainthood cause of Filipina catechist Laurena "Ka Luring" Franco by the Dioceses of Pasig.
MANILA, Philippines — Pope Francis has appointed two priests from Cebu to positions in the Vatican.
MANILA, Philippines — The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) will issue an oratio imperata or obligatory prayer for peace in the West Philippine Sea.