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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

Egypt worshippers recall Sunday horror

Egypt worshippers recall Sunday horror

Pope Francis offers prayers for victims after Coptic Christian churches bombed.

10 April 2017 5:08 AM IST

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Pope Francis to wash feet of mafia deserters

Many mafia turncoats have done just that, risking their own lives and those of their families to help authorities fight...

7 April 2017 3:04 AM IST

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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

US teen admits plotting to kill Pope Francis during Philadelphia trip

The plot involved using a sniper to shoot the pope during a Mass and setting off explosive devices nearby.

4 April 2017 8:03 AM IST

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Pope's advice valid for all

Curiously, not all religions tend to view sin as fiercely as the Catholics tend to do.

26 Feb 2017 3:17 AM IST

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

We see Jesus in children of Middle East, says Pope Francis

The pontiff's plea came as fresh tensions simmered in the West Bank following Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as...

26 Dec 2017 1:20 AM IST

The Pell charges stem from lengthy investigations by a Victoria Police task force looking into allegations emanating from the royal commission and from a state parliamentary inquiry. (Photo: AP)

Vatican says Cardinal granted leave, has not resigned after child sex...

The statement said it was important to recall Pell's repeated condemnation of abuse and his past cooperation with...

29 Jun 2017 1:19 PM IST

The crucifix is illuminated by sunlight as woman prays during a service on the eve of Easter. (Photo: AP)

Women & Church: Finding a foothold

The mysteries of Christianity revolve around women.

18 April 2017 12:15 AM IST

A view of St. Peters Square during Easter Mass at the Vatican on Sunday. (Photo:) AP

Pope denounces oppressive regimes'

Pope Francis also condemned the bomb blast on a crowded Syrian bus convoy that killed at least 112 people outside Aleppo...

17 April 2017 6:22 AM IST

A passerby lifts a paper sheet covering an anti-Pope Francis poster to read it, in central Rome. (Photo: AP)

Anonymous posters criticising pope appear in Rome

The text accused Francis of interventions aiming conservatives, including what the posters called "the beheading of the...

5 Feb 2017 3:50 PM IST

The usually forthright pontiff walked a diplomatic tightrope during his four days in Myanmar - the first papal visit to the country - avoiding any direct reference to the Rohingya in public. (Photo: AFP)

Pope Francis wraps up Asia tour after meeting Rohingyas refugees

Pope Francis is known for championing the rights of refugees and has repeatedly expressed support for the long-suffering...

2 Dec 2017 6:00 PM IST