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Catholic Church leader urges prisoners to help each other instead of following inmate hierarchy as he kisses their feet.
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Australia13 Mar 2019 06:46 GMT
Judge accuses high-ranking Catholic Church official of 'callous indifference' to the suffering of two boys he molested.
Vatican21 Feb 2019 08:21 GMT
Pope Francis opens summit as new allegations hound Indian cardinal who organised the four-day event.
Vatican20 Feb 2019 07:33 GMT
After decades of religious figures sexually assaulting children, Pope Francis attempts to resolve crisis.
Vatican16 Feb 2019 12:31 GMT
The former Washington archbishop becomes the highest-ranking churchman to be dismissed from the clerical state.
Religion05 Feb 2019 20:14 GMT
The papal admission followed an outcry last week from the Vatican's women's magazine over the sexual abuse of nuns.
Pope Francis05 Feb 2019 08:53 GMT
Pope Francis concludes landmark three-day visit to the UAE by holding mass attended by around 135,000 Catholics.
Pope Francis04 Feb 2019 18:21 GMT
In first-ever Arabian Peninsula visit, Pope Francis said, 'No violence can be justified in the name of religion.'
United Arab Emirates04 Feb 2019 11:42 GMT
On a three-day visit, Pope Francis will promote a dialogue based on tolerance and peace with the Muslim world.
Yemen03 Feb 2019 20:53 GMT
The December ceasefire that included troop withdrawals and the opening of humanitarian corridors has seriously stalled.
Pope Francis25 Dec 2018 16:27 GMT
Head of world's 1.3 billion Catholics hopes for 'fraternity' among people of all walks of life in his Christmas message.
Europe21 Dec 2018 11:23 GMT
Francis on Friday dedicated his annual Christmas speech to the Vatican bureaucracy to abuse.
Pope Francis06 Dec 2018 14:24 GMT
Pontiff to become first Catholic Church leader to visit the Gulf region following Emirati crown prince's invitation.
Vatican19 Oct 2018 05:16 GMT
Invitation to visit was relayed by South Korean President Moon Jae-in during meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican.
South Korea18 Oct 2018 02:27 GMT
Moon Jae-in to meet Pope Francis on Thursday; expected to extend invitation from Kim Jong Un to visit North Korea.
Taiwan15 Oct 2018 06:49 GMT
Holy See is Taiwan's last diplomatic ally in Europe; one of only 17 around the world.
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