![Pope wants to simplify papal funeral rites, be buried outside Vatican Pope wants to simplify papal funeral rites, be buried outside Vatican](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-02/51549440492_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope wants to simplify papal funeral rites, be buried outside Vatican
Pope Francis who turns 87 today, said he would be ready to resign if his health became extremely bad.
Sun Dec 17 2023
![Pope Francis presides over funeral of predecessor Benedict Pope Francis presides over funeral of predecessor Benedict](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81672909899_VATICAN.jpg)
Pope Francis presides over funeral of predecessor Benedict
Clergy from around the world, a handful of heads of state and thousands of faithful attended the outdoor ceremony.
Thu Jan 05 2023
![Tens of thousands view body of former Pope Benedict Tens of thousands view body of former Pope Benedict](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41672709030_VATICAN.jpg)
Tens of thousands view body of former Pope Benedict
Vatican police said that 65,000 people had filed past on the first day.
Tue Jan 03 2023
![Death of former Pope Benedict overshadows New Year at Vatican Death of former Pope Benedict overshadows New Year at Vatican](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71672620823_VATICAN.jpg)
Death of former Pope Benedict overshadows New Year at Vatican
The body of Benedict was being prepared for three days of public viewing in the same church starting Monday.
Mon Jan 02 2023
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Former Pope Benedict to have simple funeral after lying in state
The body of Benedict will lie in state in St. Peter's Basilica on Monday and remain there for three days before his funeral.
Sun Jan 01 2023
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Pope Francis conducts traditional Christmas service at Vatican
A ceremony led by Pope Francis was held Sunday at the Vatican for the Christmas Festival, which celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ in Christianity.
Sun Dec 25 2022
![Shun polarisation, try dialogue to heal divided world, pope says at Christmas Shun polarisation, try dialogue to heal divided world, pope says at Christmas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51640487982_ROME.jpg)
Shun polarisation, try dialogue to heal divided world, pope says at Christmas
Francis says only dialogue can resolve conflicts ranging from family feuds to threats of war.
Sun Dec 26 2021
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Look beyond the lights and remember the poor, Pope says
Francis, ushers in the ninth Christmas of his pontificate, celebrates a solemn vigil Mass in St. Peter's Basilica for about 2,000 people.
Sat Dec 25 2021
![Pope, in Easter message, slams weapons spending in time of pandemic Pope, in Easter message, slams weapons spending in time of pandemic](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/81617588969_ROME.jpg)
Pope, in Easter message, slams weapons spending in time of pandemic
Francis read his "Urbi et Orbi" (to the city and the world) message, in which he traditionally reviews world problems and appeals for peace.
Mon Apr 05 2021
![Pope urges help for poor at low-key Christmas Eve Mass curbed by COVID Pope urges help for poor at low-key Christmas Eve Mass curbed by COVID](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/71608864806_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope urges help for poor at low-key Christmas Eve Mass curbed by COVID
Pope Francis celebrated a low-key Christmas Eve Mass made sombre by the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday.
Fri Dec 25 2020
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Vatican court hears graphic description of sexual abuse
Two priests went on trial, one charged with repeatedly raping an altar boy in a youth seminary and the other of covering up the attacks.
Wed Oct 14 2020
![St. Peter's Basilica Lights Up With Massive Animal Light Show St. Peter's Basilica Lights Up With Massive Animal Light Show](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/81449640313_Picstory.jpg)
St. Peter's Basilica Lights Up With Massive Animal Light Show
A picture is projected on St. Peteris Basilica during the show iFiat Lux : Illuminating Our Common Home,i on December 8, 2015 at the Vati
Wed Dec 09 2015
![St. Peter's Basilica diterangi cahaya berimejkan haiwan St. Peter's Basilica diterangi cahaya berimejkan haiwan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/81449640313_Picstory.jpg)
St. Peter's Basilica diterangi cahaya berimejkan haiwan
Imej haiwan dari jurugambar alam sekitar tersohor dunia, termasuk Sebastio Salgado, Joel Sartore, Yann Arthus-Bertrand dan Louie Schwartzber
Wed Dec 09 2015
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Giant animals light up Vatican for environment show
Images of clouds, lions and butterflies were projected on the famous facade of St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican as global leaders try to trash out a historic climate deal in Paris.
Wed Dec 09 2015