Topic: Vatican City

Transfer of Vatican Official Who Exposed Corruption Hints at Power Struggle

New York Times - 11 days ago
An Italian television program about the transfer of a whistle-blowing Roman Catholic prelate has caused consternation at the Vatican and prompted...

Internal letters raise corruption allegations in Vatican money scandal

Holy Post - 12 days ago
By Philip Pullella. . VATICAN CITY — The Vatican was shaken by a corruption scandal Thursday after an Italian television investigation said a...

Vatican calles for global economic authority

Holy Post - 106 days ago
By Philip Pullella. . VATICAN CITY — The Vatican called on Monday for the establishment of a "global public authority" and a "central world bank"...

Piazza San Pietro Obelisk, St Peter's - Vatican City

itravelnet.com - 109 days ago
Location: St Peter's - Vatican City Photo: Piazza San Pietro Obelisk. . . . Piazza San Pietro Obelisk in the Vatican City.. . Travel Photo Gallery:...

Opinion: Catholics must be opposed to capital punishment

Holy Post - 127 days ago
VATICAN CITY — The Catholic Church's position on capital punishment has evolved considerably over the centuries.. . And as a result, "it is not a...

Pope condemns violence in God's name

Holy Post - 149 days ago
VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict on Saturday condemned violence in God's name, but said that 10 years after the Sept. 11 attacks, the world still had...

How To Sponge Paint Walls & Ceilings

How To Do Things - 347 days ago
The Capella Sistina, more popularly known as the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City is one of the most spectacular art galleries in the planet...

Pope John Paul close to sainthood, to be beatified

Reuters Life! Online Report - 389 days ago
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The late Pope John Paul II was moved a major step closer to sainthood in the Roman Catholic Church on Friday when his successor approved a decree attributing a miracle to him.The move by Pope Benedict means that ...

Pope says to hold peace summit with religious heads

Reuters US Online Report World News - 402 days ago
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Benedict said on Saturday he will host a summit of world religious leaders in the city of Assisi in October to discuss how they can promote world peace.The meeting will take place on the 25th anniversary of ...

A visitor's guide to Vatican City, Rome

Helium - 455 days ago
Europe has a number of great vacation destinations to offer tourists, with many of the capital cities of the various countries around the continent being excellent places to visit. The Vatican City came into being in the late 1920?s as a ...