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Pope Benedict XVI criticised over lack of action on church sex abuse

For many years, the Catholic Church has faced claims of sex abuse by clergy. With the recent passing of former Pope Benedict XVI, who was pontiff between 2005-2013, many online groups are sharing mixed reactions to his life and papal legacy.

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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI lies in state at St. Peter's Basilica

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

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More than 65,000 pay their final respects to Pope Benedict XVI

The body of the retired pontiff will be displayed in an open casket for three days before his funeral on Thursday.

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Pope Francis asks faithful to pray for 'very ill' Benedict XVI

The Vatican has announced that retired ex-pope Benedict is in a "serious" but "stable" condition.

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Senator asks for inquiry into 1983 disappearance of 'Vatican Girl'

The unresolved disappearance of Vatican resident Emanuela Orlandi has captured the imagination of Romans and Italians alike for four decades.

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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.

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Pope Francis signed resignation letter in 2013 in case of bad health

Francis, who turned 86 on Saturday and appears to be in good health except for a knee ailment, made the comment in an interview with a Spanish newspaper.

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People mark Christmas season with nativity scenes and lights

From Christmas trees at the Vatican to nativity scenes in Bethlehem, holidaymakers are starting to celebrate the Christmas season.

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Vatican hit by suspected cyber attack

The alleged cyber attack comes days Pope Francis criticised Russia's invasion of Ukraine, provoking Moscow's ire.

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Pope Francis sacks leadership of Vatican-based charity

The Pontiff's shock move targeted the chiefs of Caritas Internationalis (CI), a Catholic charity confederation with more than a million employees and volunteers around the world

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Over 600 sex abuse cases sent to Vatican, Italy's bishops reveal

A report presented by the Italian bishops’ conference at a packed conference in Rome's lavish Renaissance Pio Palace on Thursday identified 89 presumed victims and some 68 people accused.

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Vatican to investigate French cardinal who admitted abusing teenager

The prosecutor's office in Marseille opened a preliminary investigation for "aggravated sexual assault" against Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard on Tuesday.

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Pope Francis clearly denounced Russia's war in Ukraine, says Vatican

The pontiff was heavily criticised for his comments following the death of Daria Dugina in a car bomb attack, referring to her as a "poor girl".

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Pope Francis creates 20 new cardinals who may choose his successor

Sixteen of the 20 new cardinals are under the age of 80, and therefore eligible to vote for the next pope.

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'You can change the pope': Pope Francis says he'll slow down or retire

The Pope says his weeklong trip to Canada with strained knee ligaments which put him in a wheelchair was "a bit of a test” that showed he needs to slow down and one day possibly retire.

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Pope Francis names women to bishops advisory committee for first time

The Dicastery for Bishops meets to evaluate proposed new bishops that are put forward by Vatican ambassadors.

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These 5 European countries have no airport, here’s how to reach them

If you want to visit these European countries, you’ll need to travel by land or sea.

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Vatican defends Pope Benedict XVI over fighting clergy sexual abuse

The Vatican's comments followed the publication of an independent report that faulted Benedict's handling of four cases of abuse when he was archbishop of Munich in Germany.

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Pope Francis urges parents not to condemn gay children

It is the pope's latest gesture of outreach to the LGBT community, which has long been marginalised by the Catholic hierarchy.

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Pope Francis says COVID-19 vaccination is a 'moral obligation'

Francis also lamented that increasing "ideological divides" were discouraging people from getting vaccinated.