Vatican bank to publish annual report, launch website
The head of the Vatican bank on Monday announced the bank will have its own website by the end of the year and will publish an annual report.
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Tens of thousands march for life in Rome
An estimated 30,000 demonstrators marched two miles, carrying signs and following a large wooden cross decorated with replicas of unborn children.
Catholic population surges across the Global South
Gains in Asia and Africa are making up for losses in Europe among the world's 1.2 billion Catholics, signaling a shift of the church's center of gravity toward the Global South.
How a postage stamp delivered one boy a dream of being a Swiss Guard
When Michael Odermatt was a small child, his godfather gave him a stamp depicting the Swiss Guard, an image that fascinated him.
Vatican signs financial transparency accord with U.S. officials
In a bid to improve its checkered record on financial transparency, the Vatican on Tuesday signed a cooperation agreement with the U.S. agency that fights against financial crimes.
The Vatican's Institute for the Works of Religion, known as the Vatican bank, has a long history of secrecy and scandals, and it has reportedly been involved in several shady operations during the course of its history. In recent years, top bank officials have been put under investigation by Italian magistrates for alleged money laundering.
Vatican official: Reporting on rift over sisters 'precise'
Q and A: Cardinal João Braz de Aviz said NCR's report of his talk Sunday gave one inaccurate translation but otherwise was accurate.
Pope says Christians must learn to patiently endure trials, each other
Patience in the midst of trials and patiently putting up with other people are marks of Christian maturity, Pope Francis told ushers and other staff members of the office that cleans and repairs St. Peter's Basilica and watches over the millions of people who visit it each year.
Pope Francis welcomes retired Pope Benedict back to Vatican
For the first time in history, the Vatican is home to a pope and a retired pope.
Vatican official says Curia reform needs time, dismisses bank rumors
Amid speculation about a complete and quick reorganization of Vatican departments, a top Vatican official told everyone to calm down.
Retired Pope Benedict set to return to Vatican on Thursday
Retired Pope Benedict XVI is scheduled to move into a remodeled convent at the Vatican on Thursday, the Vatican spokesman said.
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May 10-23, 2013
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