Vatican unveils photovoltaic roof as part of Pope's pledge to move to green energy
Pope Francis outlined his green vision for the Vatican in his 'Brother Sun' letter in June.
In it he said solar panels would be installed on a Vatican-owned property outside Rome and the power generated from that could supply all of Vatican City's energy needs.
Suicide bombers had planned to attack Pope Francis on a trip to Iraq in 2021, but were killed before they could strike, according to his autobiography. Sky News
Francis deliberately shunned the grand reopening of France's Notre Dame Cathedral last weekend - instead he's visiting the Mediterranean where thousands of migrants have perished.
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Madonna is at it again ... finding herself in controversy after sharing A.I.-generated images of herself and a handsy Pope Francis. The superstar posted the pair.. TMZ.com
Pope Francis hosted Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Vatican on Thursday, with their discussions centred on the Middle East crisis, particularly in Gaza.
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A Vatican Nativity scene featuring a keffiyeh-draped baby Jesus, symbolising Palestinian identity, was removed without explanation, sparking debate ahead of Pope Francis’s meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
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Continuing their tradition, firefighters in Rome marked the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on 8 December by placing two floral wreaths on the statue of the Virgin Mary. Later in the day, Pope Francis paid his respects at the site.
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In recent months, the city has been transformed into an open-air construction site working towards accommodating some 35 million expected visitors for the Jubilee.
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'The Age of Futurism' exhibition at Rome's National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art revisits the groundbreaking Futurism art movement, exploring Marinetti's visionary manifesto and its lasting influence today.
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