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Pope Francis speaks about the importance of gratitude in prayer, which he said makes the world better and brings hope

Secretariat of State must relinquish management of its funds, investments and real estate and submit to supervision by two other economic offices

'The Child born of the Virgin Mary in Bethlehem was born for everyone: he is the son that God has given to the entire human family’

Pandemic and its social and economic effects dominated pope’s Urbi et Orbi message

He also urged faithful not to make Christmas a sentimental, consumerist event

New COVID rules restricts number of people allowed at major papal events inside St Peter's Basilica, such as Christmas Eve Mass, New Year's Eve vespers

But yet to be any official Vatican confirmation of the two cardinals' test results

Those who, for reasons of conscience, refuse vaccines produced with cell lines from aborted fetuses, must do their utmost to avoid the most vulnerable

Citing pandemic, the pope describes it as ‘a time of trial and testing, but also a significant opportunity for conversion and renewed authenticity’

Sci-fi Nativity scene has received scathing reviews in the media and from visitors, many of whom have expressed emotions ranging from puzzlement to contempt