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January 12, 2017

McDonald’s next to Vatican to offer weekly free meals to the homeless

A sign in front of St. Peter's Basilica points to the newest McDonald's restaurant in Rome, next to the Vatican. Jan. 3, 2017.

VATICAN CITY – A McDonald’s opening in the shadow of St. Peter’s Basilica is to offer free meals to the homeless in a move aimed at defusing controversy over the fast food restaurant.

Published in International
October 18, 2016

A McDonald’s at the Vatican? Cardinals aren’t lovin’ it

The logo of McDonald’s is seen outside a shop in Vienna in Vienna on Oct. 1, 2016.

VATICAN CITY – Several senior cardinals in Rome are apparently furious about plans to open a new McDonald’s restaurant in the shadow of St. Peter’s Basilica and have reportedly asked Pope Francis to stop the expansion from going ahead.

Published in International