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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.

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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.

World News

Pope's top aide in court charged with historical sex abuse

One of the Pope’s top advisors is facing sex abuse charges in Australia. Cardinal George Pell, the Vatican's economy minister, is the most senior Catholic to be charged with sex crimes

World News

Cardinal Pell back in Australia to face sex charges

Cardinal George Pell

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Pope Francis cheered in Fatima

Tens of thousands of worshippers greeted Pope Francis from the esplanade of the Fatima sanctuary where the Pope made saints of two Portuguese shepherd children who are believed to have seen apparition

Portugal

Pope gives the Catholic church its two youngest Saints

Pope Francis has canonised the Marto children, who 100 years ago saw the Madonna in Portugal, and are now the Catholic church's youngest saints.

Portugal

Pope visits Portugal to make shepherd children saints

Pope Francis has visited one of the most famous Catholic pilgrimage sites, the Shrine of Fatima in Portugal, to name two shepherd children saints.

Portugal

Pope Francis arrives in Portugal for Fatima trip

Pope Francis arrived at Monte Real airport in Portugal on Friday where he was greeted by the Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.

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Pilgrims descend on Fatima ahead of Pope's visit

Mobs of pilgrims began to flock to Fatima to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Marian apparitions and to see Pope Francis who is due to visit between May…

Vatican

Swiss Guard swears in 40 new recruits

The world’s oldest standing army has 40 new members after a Swiss Guard swearing-in ceremony at the Vatican.

Vatican

Pope ashamed of "mother of all bombs" name

The Pope took offence to the word "mother" being used to describe a deadly weapon.

Egypt

Pope to strengthen ties with Islam during Egypt trip

Catholics in Egypt make up less than 1% of the population, but Pope Francis wants to strengthen dialogue between religions.

Vatican

Pope's TED talk calls for humility

Pope Francis' surprise TED talk carries a message of warning to the powerful.