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After vendettas, espionage and ransom reveals, what's next in the Vatican's financial whodunnit?

The Vatican’s “trial of the century” is heading into the appeals phase

The Independent UK

Vatican strikes solar farm deal to become the world’s first carbon neutral state

A controversial radio site north of Rome is set to become a solar farm as the Vatican pushes its green transition.

Euronews

Pope Leo XIV resumes the tradition of taking a summer vacation. But he's got plenty of homework

Pope Leo XIV is starting a six-week vacation this weekend at the papal summer retreat south of Rome

The Independent UK

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Pope Leo XIV marks feast day as Vatican launches campaign to help erase its $57-68 million deficit

Pope Leo XIV is marking a feast day as the Vatican launches a new campaign to boost donations from the faithful

The Independent UK

Can Pope Leo XIV solve the Vatican funding crisis? Here’s how the Holy See manages money

The Vatican doesn’t tax its residents or issue bonds, and it's got a big budget problem

The Independent UK

Can an American pope apply US-style fundraising and standards to fix troubled Vatican finances?

One of the greatest challenges facing Pope Leo XIV is financial

The Independent UK

Pope Leo prays for China’s Catholics, a thorny issue in his papacy

Ties with China remain sensitive within the Catholic Church over a 2018 deal between the Holy See and Beijing.

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Pope prays for Chinese Catholics to be in communion with Rome in first comments on thorny issues

Pope Leo XIV is praying for China’s Catholics to be in communion with the Holy See

The Independent UK

The rules behind Pope Leo remaining a US citizen now he’s a foreign head of state

Other US citizens have served as foreign heads of state

The Independent UK

Takeaways from AP report on abuse case handled by Pope Leo. Victims say he helped when others didn't

Pope Leo XIV’s record handling sex abuse cases while he was an Augustinian superior and bishop in Peru has come under renewed scrutiny since his election May 8

The Independent UK

'He listened to me': Victims of an abusive Catholic group say Pope Leo XIV helped when others didn't

Pope Leo XIV's record handling sex abuse cases while he was an Augustinian superior and bishop in Peru has come under renewed scrutiny since his election May 8

The Independent UK

Vatican's Diplomatic Arm Eyes Return To Fore With Ukraine Talks

Whether or not Russia and Ukraine peace talks actually take place at the Vatican, the mere suggestion it could play host reflects a fresh diplomatic impetus under new pope Leo XIV. Fresh from his election as the first US pope in history, Leo offered last week to mediate between leaders…

International Business Times

At Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass and beyond, Jewish leaders show hope in Jewish-Catholic relations

Jewish leaders got front seats at Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration Mass

The Independent UK

Pope Leo XIV holds inaugural mass at St Peter’s Square

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and JD Vance among 150,000 present as Leo says he wants Catholic church to be ‘leaven of unity’

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Vatican could be a venue for Russia-Ukraine talks, Rubio says, after pope renews an offer to help

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says that the Vatican can be a venue for Russia-Ukraine peace talks

The Independent UK

Pope Leo confirms stance on gay marriage and abortion

The new pontiff has affirmed the Catholic Church’s stance on key social issues

International Business Times

Elon Musk Reposts Pope's Suggestion That Vatican Can Host Global Talks For 'Enemy' Nations

Elon Musk seems to agree with Pope Leo XIV that the Vatican can be used as a negotiating table for world leaders, especially amid ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza.

Fortune

Pope Leo inherits a financial mess some CEOs may find relatable—including a pension time bomb that's worse than expected

Averting a financial crisis “will rank among most pressing issues for the new pontiff,” says Charles Gillespie, PhD, professor at Sacred Heart University in Connecticut.

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The design of Pope Leo XIV's coat of arms is proving to be surprisingly controversial

Heraldry buffs demand answers on "confusing" background colour.

Euronews

World leaders congratulate Pope Leo XIV who opened pontificate with call for peace

Pope Leo XIV's pontificate appears to be one of peace and hope, as he called for a 'disarming and disarmed peace' in his opening address.

Al Jazeera

The Vatican’s messy finances: Will Pope Leo XIV be able to clean up?

The late Pope Francis sought to battle corruption, but his successor faces the even harder task of balancing the books.

International Business Times UK

Vatican City Explained: History, Wealth, and How It Became The Smallest Country in the World

The Vatican is the world's smallest country, ruled by the Pope, with its own laws, bank, and army. Formed in 1929, it holds billions in assets and global influence far beyond its tiny size.

Evening Standard

Higgins leads congratulations for new Pope Leo XIV in Ireland

Irish premier Micheal Martin and Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill have also congratulated the new pontiff.

The Independent UK

New Pope has best wishes of all Irish people – Taoiseach

Political leaders in Ireland have been passing on congratulations at the new Pope was elected in Rome.

Euronews

Dominique Mamberti: Who is the cardinal deacon who will announce the new pope to the world?

A leading figure in Vatican diplomacy, Dominique Mamberti will have the important task of introducing the new pontiff to the Catholic faithful. He held numerous important roles at the Holy See until his appointment as cardinal protodeacon in 2024.

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