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

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

Vatican

Pope writes letter to all his followers about sex abuse scandals

"We abandoned the little ones," he wrote.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Australia

Vatican Treasurer's lawyer says case prejudiced by book

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

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.

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.

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".

World News

Pope Francis apologises to sexual abuse victims

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

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.

Chile

Pope in Chilean sexual abuse cover-up row

It wasn't all marriages on airplanes. The Pope has caused outrage on his visit to Chile by refusing to condemn Bishop Juan Barros, who stands accused of a cover-up.

Chile

Pope marries cabin crew couple on Chile flight

The mid-air ceremony was the first in papal history.

Australia

Call to end Catholic celibacy in Australia

Uncovering serious failings across institutions, an Australian inquiry into child abuse recommends the Catholic Church remove its requirement for celibacy

United Kingdom

Bonfire night in Britain burns some topical 2017 villains along with 1605 plotters

Britain's Bonfire Night, which celebrates the foiling of a Catholic plot to blow up parliament and the King in 1605, has had one new addition to its rogues' gallery of conspirators and priests - Harvey Weinstein.

Ireland

Ireland’s thorny abortion debate

Abortion is currently illegal in the country, except if a pregnant woman's life is in danger. Rights campaigners will be closely watching what changes are put to voters in a referendum on the issue next year.

United Kingdom

Former Catholic Archbishop of Westminster Cormac Murphy O'Connor dies

Former Catholic Archbishop of Westminster Cormac Murphy O'Connor dies aged 85

United Kingdom

Seven Welsh priests walk into a bar and get mistaken for a stag party

A group of Roman Catholic priests were refused service at a Welsh pub on after staff mistook them for a stag party in fancy dress.