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Vatican
The Vatican is the seat of the Roman Catholic Church and its head, the pope.
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Pope canonizes 815 saints
Pope Francis has canonized his first saints. Benedict XVI had approved the new holy figures during the same ceremony in February in which he announced he was resigning as pontiff.
Benedict comes home to Rome
Benedict XVI has moved back into the Vatican. The church’s media service announced shortly after Benedict’s arrival that expected video coverage would not be provided, sparking doubts over the state of his health.
Pope asks cardinals for advice
A month into his papacy, Pope Francis has set up a committee of cardinals to help advise him how to best run the Church and reform the Vatican Curia. The move could signal a willingness to facilitate change.
Pope Francis traces papal roots
The new head of the Vatican, Pope Francis, has visited the presumed burial site of the first ever pontiff, Saint Peter. He also addressed thousands of Catholics at St Peter's Square to mark the end of Easter.
Pope Francis Good Friday
Pope Francis has again broken with precedent as he celebrates the Catholic Church's most important days of the year. For Good Friday's traditional procession, young people from the Middle East have written prayers.
'Holy Thursday' for new pope
Newly-appointed Pope Francis has begun the rituals leading up to Easter Sunday in Rome.In one, the newly elected Argentine pontiff was to wash 12 young inmates' feet at a juvenile prison.
First day for Pope Francis
Pope Francis has inaugurated his papacy and become head of the Catholic Church at a Mass in Rome. His homily focused on protection of the environment, children, the elderly and those in need.
Pope gives Angelus prayer
Newly elected Pope Francis has given his first Angelus prayer to a crowd of more than 100,000 in Saint Peter’s Square. He is due to be officially inaugurated as pope on Tuesday.
The new pope
DW offers in-depth, multimedia coverage on the first-ever pope from the developing world.
Pope Francis meets the media
Newly elected Pope Francis has called for “a poor Church for the poor” during his first audience with the media. He is set to be officially inaugurated as pope on Tuesday.
Vatican denies junta collusion
The Vatican has strongly denied claims that Pope Francis did too little to protect the victims of Argentina’s military dictatorship. One priest who the pope is accused of betraying says he is “reconciled with the past.”
Francis addresses cardinals
Pope Francis has offered his respects and thanks during an audience with the world’s Catholic cardinals. The Argentine pope is set to be officially inaugurated on Tuesday in St. Peter's Square.
Leading his flock, in a different way
Does the son of an Italian railway worker have what it takes to lead the Catholic Church?
The real had of God
The new pope is a surprise choice, but Latin Americans are convinced he's the man for the job.
Catholicism crossroads
A major realignment is taking place within the US Catholic Church.
African challenges for new pope
The Catholic church in Africa faces numerous challenges.
Bergoglio named pope
The new pope has been named as Argentina’s Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio. He is the first from the Americas.
Pope vote still undecided
Black smoke from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel has signified the 115 cardinal electors have again failed to choose a new pope on the second day of the conclave. A final round of voting for the day is underway.
Waiting
The crowds in St. Peter's Square hope to see white smoke rise from the Vatican's Sistine Chapel
Pope voting cardinals reconvene
After one inconclusive vote, 115 cardinal electors began a second round of voting on Wednesday to choose a new pope to lead the Catholic Church's 1.2 billion followers.
No favorites
The cardinals are now in closed session, and there's still no obvious candidate for the papacy.
Black smoke: vote inconclusive
The 115 cardinals meeting for a second day will resume voting for a new pope on Wednesday. Black smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney on Tuesday indicating the first vote by the conclave was inconclusive.
Black smoke: vote inconclusive
Black smoke has emerged from the Sistine Chapel indicating that the first vote by the Catholic cardinals to elect a new pope was inconclusive. A total of 115 cardinals from 48 countries are taking part in the vote.
Shift Ranking of March 12: Next Pope Betting Favorites
1. Angelo Scola (Italy)│ 2. Odilo Pedro Scherer (Brazil)│ 3. Peter Turkson (Ghana)│ 4. Tarcisio Bertone (Italy)│ 5. Marc Ouellet (Canada)│ Source: oddschecker.com
Papal conclave
Strict rules must be observed as 115 cardinals begin selecting a new pope in the Vatican.
Countdown to the conclave
The Catholic Church's 115 cardinals have gathered on the eve of the conclave to elect a new pope. Although there is no clear frontrunner, the Vatican has said it expects a "short conclave."
Voting begins Tuesday
Catholic cardinals have voted that Tuesday, March 12, will be the opening date of the Conclave to elect a new pope. The decision was made after all 115 eligible electors for the next pope arrived in the Vatican.
Marta complex
Cardinals in charge of electing the new pope are sleeping at a cardinal-friendly hotel.
Process to pick a pope starts
Cardinals have begun preparations at the Vatican to elect a new pope, possibly by Easter. Britain's former top Catholic Church cleric will not take part in the conclave, having admitted to sexual misconduct on Sunday.
Electing a new pope
Following the retirement of Pope Benedict XVI, Roman Catholic cardinals are shifting their focus to electing a replacement. However, it is still not clear precisely when a conclave to elect a new pope will begin.
Benedict clears the pontiff's stage
Benedict XVI has resigned, but he won't have to worry about his future — or his Twitter account.
Pope leaves the Vatican
Pope Benedict XVI is due to end his eight-year pontificate shortly and has left the Vatican. A day earlier he imparted his final blessing as he held his last general audience at the Vatican.
Reviewing the papacy of Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI oversaw a short but difficult chapter in the history of the Roman Catholic Church, in which scandals emerged involving sexual abuse, interfaith relations and some of the pope's closest aides.
Too Eurocentric?
The majority of Catholic cardinals are European, and some say the church neglects Latin America.
Joseph Ratzinger
German pilgrims travel to Rome to say goodbye to their "German pope"
Vatican hits out at media
The Vatican has lashed out at the media for what it says are false reports of "intrigue and corruption" in the run up to the conclave to elect the next pope. The Pope is set to leave his post on Thursday.
New pope elected sooner?
The Vatican has raised the possibility of moving forward the date for cardinals to elect Pope Benedict XVI's successor. A spokesman said the rules governing the date could be "interpreted differently."
Pope approves new bank chief
Outgoing Pope Benedict XVI has appointed a German lawyer and financial expert to head the Vatican's bank. The new chief is called upon to help clean up the bank's tainted reputation.
'Hidden' from the world
The outgoing pope, Benedict XVI, says he intends to keep a low profile once he retires at the end of February. He has also hit out at the media for reducing Catholic Church reforms of the 1960s to a "power struggle."
Pope applauded
Pope Benedict XVI has celebrated his last public mass ahead of his February 28 retirement. Beginning Lent solemnities, he called for an end to "individualism and rivalry" and asked Catholics for their prayers.
Pope: 'pray for me'
Thousands have gathered to hear Pope Benedict XVI give his first public address since his surprise resignation. He told crowds he was stepping down for the "good of the church," asking that they "keep praying for him."
Pope blames old age
Age, not a specific health condition, was the reason behind Pope Benedict XVI's decision to stand down as head of the Catholic Church, the Vatican has said, adding that he will play no role in choosing his successor.
A new pope by Easter
Following the surprising resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, thoughts have turned to who will take over as head of the Roman Catholic Church. A new Pope is expected to be in place by Easter.
Benedict XVI's legacy
The pope has resigned his post, leaving behind a Church rocked by scandal and internal crisis.
Pope Benedict XVI steps down
Pope Benedict XVI has announced that he will resign from his post as head of the Roman Catholic Church. The 85-year-old pope cited his advancing years as the reason for the extremely uncommon decision.
Merkel hails Pope Benedict
Religious and political leaders have paid tribute to Pope Benedict XVI, who announced on Monday that he would resign his position. Angela Merkel called him "one of the most significant religious thinkers of our time."
Shake up in the Holy See
DW's Bernd Riegert says the pope's resignation gives the Vatican a new chance for reform.
Provisions fo papal resignations
Although most popes remain in office until their death, the regulations that govern the Catholic Church allow for a pope to step down from his duties. He need not ask permission: It is his decision entirely.
The Vatican's Irish problem
An Irish priest questions the Vatican's approach to Catholicism and risks excommunication.
Father Flannery takes on the Vatican
Tony Flannery may quite possibly be Ireland's most rebellious priest...or, at least, the Vatican seem to think so.
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