World bishops head to Vatican for sex abuse summit
February 17, 2019 | 17:12
VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis gathers bishops from around the world at the Vatican this week for a hotly-awaited summit on tackling the wave of child sex abuse scandals assailing the Catholic Church.
France probes sexual assault claim against Vatican envoy
February 16, 2019 | 09:33
French prosecutors said on Friday (Feb 15) they were investigating a sexual assault complaint made against the Vatican's envoy to Paris in more unwelcome news for the Catholic church as it looks to turn the page on years of scandal.
Pilgrims gather in Bethlehem to celebrate Christmas Eve 1
December 25, 2018 | 09:33
Pilgrims from across the world gathered in Bethlehem on Monday (Dec 24) for Christmas Eve, queuing to see the grotto where Jesus is believed to have been born and taking in a festive parade.
Chinese bishops invite Pope Francis for historic visit
October 17, 2018 | 09:53
Two Chinese Catholic bishops attending a Vatican meeting for the first time following a landmark deal between Beijing and the Holy See said on Tuesday (Oct 16) they have invited Pope Francis to visit.
Pope bids last goodbye before historic resignation
March 01, 2013 | 09:08
VATICAN CITY: Pope Benedict XVI waved a final goodbye on Thursday from the balcony of the papal residence before starting a life of retirement as the first pontiff to resign in over 700 years.
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