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Pope blesses hundreds of Harley-Davidsons

Biker culture came to the Vatican on Sunday as Pope Francis blessed thousands of Harley-Davidsons and their riders celebrating the manufacturer's 110th anniversary with a loud parade and plenty of leather.Full story

Pope fills key post in Vatican bank overhaul

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis made a key appointment to the Vatican bank on Saturday, part of a clean-up of the institution which has a history of murky financial dealings and is being closely watched by the European money-laundering watchdog. Full story

Pope Francis and new Anglican leader meet, note differences

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis and the new head of the world's Anglicans acknowledged deep differences over issues ranging from gay rights to women priests but pledged to seek unity when they met on Friday for the first time since both took office in March. Full story

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  Is nothing sacred? Pickpockets target Vatican tourists

You might think the Vatican is one place where visitors would behave themselves, but pickpocketing is a major concern for many eager tourists visiting Rome. NBC’s Michelle Kosinski reports on the crime that has tourists and guides fed up.

  Did Pope perform an exorcism? Vatican responds

The Vatican is responding to claims by an Italian television station that footage shows the Pope performing an exorcism. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.

  Man climbs dome to protest Italian economy

An Italian business owner began a second day on the dome of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican to protest economic problems in Italy. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.

  Benedict XVI returns to Vatican City

In an unusual development, both popes are now in the Vatican: Pope Francis and the pope emeritus. Benedict had been staying at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery. NBC’s Brian Williams reports.

  New pope will confront sexual abuse in the Catholic Church

NBC’s Claudio Lavanga talks with MSNBC’s Craig Melvin to talk about Pope Francis’s efforts to confront sex abuse in the Catholic Church.

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