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19 February 2026 - 14:05

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St Peter’s Basilica marks 400th anniversary with terrace cafe and AI-translated mass in 60 languages

St. Peter’s Basilica is marking its 400th anniversary with a series of changes that blend centuries-old tradition with modern visitor amenities, Vatican officials announced this week. […]

8 May 2025 - 16:57

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Inside the conclave: what cardinals eat during the pope’s election

It is a well-known fact that the new pope is elected in the Sistine Chapel, but in reality, little is known about what actually happens inside, […]

8 May 2025 - 09:39

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Vatican imposes signal blackout during conclave to elect new pope

A communications blackout will be imposed on the cardinals gathering for the papal election conclave that follows the death of Pope Francis on 21 April. An […]

7 May 2025 - 16:53

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Centuries-old smoke ritual signals pope’s election

The world is holding its breath as the conclave begins on 7 May 2025, following the passing of Pope Francis on 21 April, marking the end […]

12 December 2024 - 17:31

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Mercedes-Benz presents first all-electric Popemobile to Vatican

A new Mercedes-Benz G-Class has been revealed by the world’s largest premium car manufacturer but it’s a vehicle that only one particular person on Earth is […]

2 July 2024 - 16:31

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Pope Frances announces plan for Vatican City to be fully powered by renewable energy

Pope Francis has recently appointed two Extraordinary Commissioners for the creation of an agrivoltaic plant on a Vatican-owned property outside of Rome. In a letter titled […]

10 October 2022 - 12:13

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US tourist throws 2000-year-old Vatican artefacts on the floor

An American-Egyptian tourist has damaged two 2000-year-old sculptures in the Vatican’s Museo Chiaramonti. Il Messagero newspaper reported that around lunchtime last Wednesday a man demanded to […]

11 December 2020 - 14:28

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10 Tourist Attractions in Vatican City

The Vatican is one of the smallest states in the world with only 0.44 square kilometers. The Vatican was declared an independent state in 1929 when […]

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