The Catholic Church pontiff made his most explicit criticism yet of Israel’s conduct in extracts from an upcoming book.
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Vatican commission’s report is first-ever assessment of church’s efforts to address crisis of sexual abuse by clergy.
Ukrainian president is on a European tour as he rallies support for his ‘victory plan’ to end Russia’s war.
The pope will arrive in mostly Muslim Indonesia on Tuesday on the first part of his tour of Southeast Asia.
As the war enters its 880th day, these are the main developments.
Pope Francis ‘apologises to those who felt offended by the use of a term reported by others’, Vatican spokesman says.
Pope Francis allegedly used the derogatory term when discussing whether gay men should be allowed to become priests.
In a new document, the Vatican says these practices are ‘grave violations of human dignity’.
Pope Francis says his thoughts go to those facing wars, especially children who have ‘forgotten how to smile’.
Moscow said the pope’s comment was ‘quite understandable’ while NATO said ‘it’s not the time to talk about surrender’.
The head of the Catholic Church says Israeli strikes are reaping an ‘appalling harvest’ of innocent civilians.
The pontiff opens Christmas celebrations with a message for peace in the Holy Land amid Gaza’s deadliest-ever war.
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A landmark ruling approved by the Vatican says priests can bless same-sex couples under some circumstances.
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For the first time in the history of the Catholic Church, a cardinal has been sentenced to prison by a Vatican court.
