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WorldNovember 28

Pope installs new cardinals, including first African-American

Pope Francis on Saturday installed 13 new cardinals, including the first African-American to hold the high rank, further expanding the pontiff's impact on the group that will one day elect his successor.
Pope installs new cardinals, including first African-American
Pope installs new cardinals, including first African-American
WorldJanuary 1

Pope apologises for slapping pilgrim who tugged him

WATCH: Disgruntled Pope Francis pulls himself free from a woman's clutch in Vatican City https://t.co/2nap3R0iQ4 pic.twitter.com/tubJ1xmaxu— Reuters (@Reuters) January 1, 2020 Pope Francis apologised on Wednesday for having angrily slapped a woman's arm when she had grabbed hold of his hand and yanked him towards her, saying he had lost his patience and set a "bad example".
WorldOctober 30

Human remains found at Vatican's Rome embassy

Workers have discovered human bones at the Holy See Embassy to Italy and police are investigating the matter. Experts would check to see if the bones to the 15-year-old daughter of a Vatican employee who vanished in 1983.
Human remains found at Vatican's Rome embassy
Human remains found at Vatican's Rome embassy
WorldJanuary 13

Trump comment deemed 'racist', 'offensive'

African politicians and diplomats labelled US President Donald Trump a racist after he was reported to have described some immigrants from Africa and Haiti as coming from "s***hole" countries.
Trump comment deemed 'racist', 'offensive'
Trump comment deemed 'racist', 'offensive'
WorldJune 29

Aus police charge Vatican treasurer over sex crimes

Australian police said they have charged the Vatican's treasurer, Australian Cardinal George Pell, with multiple sexual assault offences.
Aus police charge Vatican treasurer over sex crimes
Aus police charge Vatican treasurer over sex crimes