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Pope Francis in in a new policy published Thursday said, that it is always inadmissible because it attacks the inherent dignity of all humans. (Photo: File)

Pope Francis summons bishops for summit on sexual abuse scandals

The Vatican hasn't responded to the accusations by Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, but has promised 'clarifications'.

13 Sept 2018 2:39 PM IST

Pope Francis celebrates Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peters Basilica at the Vatican. (Photo: AP)

Pope acknowledges abuse scandals driving people from church

Francis told gathering of young people in Estonia that he knew many young people felt church had nothing to offer them.

25 Sept 2018 4:34 PM IST

In March 2001, Taliban leader Mullah Omar ordered the destruction of two 1,500-year-old Buddha statues in the eastern town of Bamiyan, because they were judged to be anti-Islamic. (Photo: AP)

Explained: Why do religious extremists attack art?

'The very idea of â€‹subversive art that society could rejoice in as a manifestation of freedom and creativity is alien...

25 Nov 2016 11:03 AM IST

Pope Francis demands for every possible measure to be taken to protect young refugees. (Photo: AFP)

Knights of Malta head resigns amid spat with Pope Francis

Festing had cited the Knights' status as a sovereign entity in refusing to cooperate with what he said was an act of...

26 Jan 2017 6:53 AM IST

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Rodrigo Duterte rebukes priests after Pope blessing

Catholic Bishops' Conference of Philippines had no immediate comment.

20 Jan 2017 1:51 AM IST

Pope Francis arrives at the Monte Real Air Base in Leiria, Portugal. (Photo: AP)

Pope Francis to honour two kids who changed the Church

Poor, illiterate shepherd children had visions of the Virgin Mary 100 years ago.

13 May 2017 7:25 AM IST

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Italy: Priest lands in trouble for organising orgies

Complaints were made against him earlier, but they were not registered with the police, since Church carried out their...

3 Jan 2017 3:28 PM IST

Pope calls for courage to counter child sex abuse

Francis came to power in 2013 promising a crackdown on cover-ups and a zero tolerance approach to abuse itself.

3 Jan 2017 2:15 AM IST

Leo Varadkar (Photo: AP)

A desi Irishman

For an Indian immigrant's son to become PM of a European country is a phenomenal achievement.

6 Jun 2017 12:39 AM IST

Pope Francis (Photo: AP)

Married priests, female deacons? What the Pope's politics look like...

A sharp shepherd of his flock, the Pope has mastered the art of containing people without making structural changes.

4 April 2017 11:21 AM IST

Aarushi with her parents

Investigation, in cold blood

Documentary filmmaker and investigative journalist Sarah Macdonald talks about working on the Aarushi Talwar murder case...

15 Dec 2017 12:04 AM IST

Pope Francis. (Photo: AFP)

Pope Francis to turn 80 today, but no sign yet that he'll slow down

The world's 1.2 billion Catholics are, by now, used to the face Pope Francis displays to the world.

17 Dec 2016 4:54 AM IST