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United Kingdom

Nun on the run! 'Joan of Leeds' faked own death to go on sex rampage

Nun on the run! Historians find record of 'Joan of Leeds' who faked her own death to escape convent and 'pursue way of carnal lust'

14/02/2019

World News

Pope Francis arrives in UAE for historic visit to Arabian Peninsula

Pope Francis flew to the United Arab Emirates, where he will meet Muslim leaders in an effort to promote interfaith dialogue.

03/02/2019

Panama

Pope says Catholic Church is weary

In a visit to Panama Cathedral, he made reference to the global sexual abuse crisis at a mass for priests and nuns.

27/01/2019

Greece

Bomb goes off outside Athens church

Seat of country's Catholic Archbishop targeted in attack by unknown assailants.

27/12/2018

France

French bishops meet victims of abuse for first time

One of them, who was abused at a summer camp in 1993, said they had not yet reconciled themselves to what had happened.

03/11/2018

Ireland

Nothing compares to Islam: Sinéad O'Connor becomes a Muslim

Nothing compares to Islam: Sinéad O'Connor becomes a Muslim

26/10/2018

China

Pope recognises 7 Chinese bishops in historic agreement

The Vatican said the Pope has recognized seven state-appointed Chinese bishops during his four-day trip in the Baltics.

22/09/2018

Ireland

What exactly did the Pope say on psychiatric help for gay children?

What exactly did the Pope say on psychiatric help for gay children?

28/08/2018

Vatican

Pope writes letter to all his followers about sex abuse scandals

"We abandoned the little ones," he wrote.

20/08/2018

Argentina

Hundreds of women protest outside Argentina's Congress demanding abort

At the moment abortion can only be legally performed if there's a threat to the woman's life or she's been raped.

01/06/2018

Ireland

Preserved heart of Dublin's patron saint returned home

The heart, preserved in a wooden box sealed with iron for over eight centuries, has no monetary value, but is a priceless relic for Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin, from where it was stolen six years' ago.

27/04/2018

Venezuela

Easter communions under threat in Venezuela

Rationed flour and shortages mean hosts in short supply for the faithful, so Colombia has donated 250,000 unleavened discs for the ceremonies across the country.

30/03/2018

Ireland

Ireland’s pubs open for Good Friday drinks for first time in 90 years

A ban on pubs selling alcohol on Good Friday has been in place in Ireland since 1924.

30/03/2018

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Young cancer survivor gets ride in Popemobile

While receiving treatment for leukemia, Peter Lombardi saw the Pope on television and said he wanted to meet him.

30/03/2018

Australia

Vatican Treasurer's lawyer says case prejudiced by book

Pell is the most senior Catholic worldwide to be accused of sexual offences

27/03/2018

Australia

Vatican treasurer in Australian court on sex offence charges

Cardinal Pell's lawyers have previously said he would plead not guilty to all charges, the details of which have not been made public.

05/03/2018

Vatican

Nuns speak out about exploitation in Catholic Church

Testimonies from three sisters detailed the arduous daily household tasks they carried out for “often modest” pay.

03/03/2018

Italy

Vatican to provide 'exorcism course' as reports of demonic possessions

The six-day course will see talks from experts on varying subjects on the "existential surroundings of demons".

26/02/2018

World News

Pope Francis apologises to sexual abuse victims

Pope Francis apologises for comments he admits were unintentionally hurtful to many sexual abuse victims.

22/01/2018

Poland

Polish priests hit the slopes

This year sees the 21st edition of the Pope John Paul II Skiing Cup. The former Pope founded the competition with the idea of allowing priests to set an example in honest competition, as well as in prayer.

22/01/2018