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In St. Peter’s Square, pilgrims hail new ‘Millennial’ saint, unaware of anti-Jewish undertones

VATICAN CITY — For Francois and Fanny, a Catholic couple from Montreal, their first time on a pilgrimage to Rome has been deeply meaningful. “We are devout Catholics, and it feels great to be here,” ...
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Vatican investigates Swiss Guard after allegations of an antisemitic incident in St. Peter's Square

ROME(AP) — The Vatican said Monday it was investigating a possible antisemitic incident, in which a Swiss Guard allegedly made a spitting gesture toward two Jewish women. The alleged incident occurred ...
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Pope Leo XIV names first two saints of his pontificate, including first millennial to be canonized

Pope Leo XIV proclaimed the first two saints of his papacy in a historic ceremony at St. Peter’s Square in Rome on Sunday, including the first of the millennial generation. Blesseds Carlo Acutis and ...

Final pilgrims cross Holy Door as Vatican claims Jubilee success with 33 million visitors

The final pilgrims of the 2025 Holy Year have passed through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica. Monday was the last day ...
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Bernini's Fountain in St. Peter's Square, Rome, Italy

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