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The guidelines stress that all candidates to the priesthood have an obligation to "welcome chastity as a gift, to freely choose it and live it responsibly in celibacy." The document's approval by the ...

VATICAN CITY (RNS ... to freely choose and to live chastity in celibacy in a responsible way.” The document, titled “The Formation of Presbyters in Italian Churches.

The Vatican City State has toughened sanctions for those who try to illegally enter its territory in areas where free access is not allowed. In a decree issued last month by the Holy See ...

was seen in a photo released by the Vatican with his arm in a soft sling. ABC News' Joe Simonetti and Helena Skinner contributed to this report. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events ...

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The Vatican released a document on Tuesday outlining ethical guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in everything ranging from the economy to healthcare and human relationships.

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Donald Trump might not be president yet, but world leaders have been preparing for his second term, including the head of the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics, Pope Francis.

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By Elisabetta Povoledo The Vatican has approved new guidelines for ... to freely choose and responsibly live chastity in celibacy.” Sections of the guidelines on the importance of celibacy ...