Vatican credit stop emblematic of finance woes
The Vatican put a new coin on sale last week to commemorate its historic papal transition. Too bad overseas collectors won't be able to buy it for months.Full story
Vatican financial body investigating possible money laundering
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The Vatican's new financial watchdog said on Wednesday it had detected six possible attempts to use the Holy See to launder money last year, citing this as proof of its commitment to transparency. Full story
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From sunrise to sunset, see clouds dance above beautiful St. Peter's Basilica, the crown jewel of Vatican City.
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‘Lily of the Mohawks’ becomes first Native American saint
The Catholic Church’s Pope Benedict XVI canonized seven new saints, including Kateri Tekakwitha, a 16th-century Native American convert, who is accredited with performing miracles. NBC’s Claudio Lavanga reports from Vatican City.
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