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Portugal

Sexual abuse in the Portuguese Catholic Church of 'epic proportions'

A report soon to be released found sexual abuse in the Portuguese Catholic Church was of 'epic proportions' in some places

Ireland

Irish Catholic Church in 'terminal decline' after sexual abuse scandals

Euronews hears about the "catastrophic" impact of sexual abuse scandals in Ireland's Catholic Church.

Vatican

Italy's sluggish response to sexual abuse in the Catholic Church

Italy's response to revelations of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church has been markedly different to that of other countries. Euronews speaks to victims and campaigners who are seeking justice.

France

French Catholic Church: Sexual abuse victims demand financial justice

Victims of sexual assault at the hands of the French Catholic Church are demanding recognition and appropriate financial compensation.

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Spain

How is Spain facing up to its Catholic Church sexual abuse scandal?

It has been over four years since the revelations of historic sexual abuse cover-ups by the Spanish Catholic Church. But how are authorities dealing with this today? Euronews takes a look.

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Thousands of Filipinos gather to touch Black Nazarene statue

Tens of thousands of Catholic devotees in the Philippines flock to a church in Manila to celebrate the feast of the Black Nazarene, a revered statue of Jesus Christ which is believed to have miraculous powers.

Vatican

Thousands line up to pay their respects to Pope Benedict XVI

Thousands of people have been queuing to pay their last respects to the late Pope Benedict XVI, whose remains are lying in state at St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.

Vatican

'Elegant demon': Pope warns Vatican workers over sense of superiority

The leader of the Catholic Church criticised Vatican bureaucrats, telling the Holy See faithful that they "could easily fall into the temptation" of acting holier than thou or feeling like they are better than the rest.

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Pope pays tribute to Ukraine children on 86th birthday

"Many children suffer due to the war and also suffer due to other injustices. If the Lord is giving us this joy to celebrate Christmas together and in peace let’s think about those who suffer and let’s pray for them,” Pope Francis said.

Earth News

Bring back meat free Fridays and slash emissions, study urges Pope

The Catholic tradition of abstaining from meat on a Friday dates back to the 9th century - but many have ditched it in recent decades.

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Thousands of Catholics gather in Fatima shrine

Tens of thousands of Catholic faithful gathered in Fatima, Portugal for the traditional pilgrimage. But this year, their prayers and thoughts are also with the Portuguese Catholic church which has been in the spotlight due to cases of alleged sexual abuse but also possible cover-up maneuvers.

United Kingdom

Catholics outnumber Protestants for first time in Northern Ireland

A newly published census has revealed that 42.3% now identify as Catholics, compared to 37.3% as Protestants or other Christian religions.

Culture news

Renowned director Abel Ferrara returns with 'Padre Pio'

Abel Ferrara, renowned for his gritty New York films from the 1980s and 90s returns to the big screen with "Padre Pio", premiering at the Venice Film Festival this week. Depicting the life of Italy's beloved saint at the end of WWI, the film stars award-winning actor Shia LeBeouf.

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The popular saint San La Muerte, worshipped in Argentina

Thousands of people paid tribute to San La Muerte, one of Argentina's most beloved and controversial pagan saints.

Earth News

Is the Pope vegan? Catholic leader tells Europeans to eat less meat

The Pope has urged that we “break this self-destructive trend” of consumerism.

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Venezuelan Catholic worshippers attend Nazarene of San Pablo procession

Hundreds of Catholic parishioners attend the traditional procession of the Nazarene of San Pablo during Holy Week in Caracas.

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Women bear weight of Easter rite in changing Spain

A team of women rock from one foot to another rhythmically as they carry a 1.5-tonne float topped with a statue of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary through the streets of Granada in southern Spain.

Vatican

Pope Francis calls for "Easter truce" in Palm Sunday address

Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis said that the “folly of war” leads people to commit “senseless acts of cruelty.”

Creators

Meet Sidival Fila, Franciscan friar and contemporary artist

For his art, Sidivl Fila recovers old, disused fabrics, some of which date back to the 15th, 16th or 17th century.

Culture news

Vatican condemns 'profane' faux baptism performance at Italy's Sanremo

A bishop spoke out after a performance at San Remo music festival featured a mock baptism. The performer insists it was a tribute to his mother.