Gunmen in Nigeria kidnap four Catholic nuns on highway
Armed gangs have been kidnapping people, including priests, for ransom from villages and on highways increasing insecurity in Nigeria.
Mon Aug 22 2022
Vatican court hears graphic description of sexual abuse
Two priests went on trial, one charged with repeatedly raping an altar boy in a youth seminary and the other of covering up the attacks.
Wed Oct 14 2020
Filipino bishops urge bell-ringing, prayers to protest bloody drugs war
A pastoral letter by Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) sent to priests urged Catholics to pray for victims from Saturday until All Saints' Day on Nov. 1.
Fri Sep 22 2017
Pope warns gossiping priests, nuns to 'bite your tongue'
Pope Francis told gossip-loving priests and nuns to bite their tongues, and warned those breaking their vow of obedience to fall into line sharpish.
Mon Feb 01 2016
Venice film puts spotlight on Boston's paedophile priests
The movie "Spotlight" of reporters investigating paedophile Roman Catholic priests deals with just a fraction sexual predation in the Church, its director Tom McCarthy says.
Fri Sep 04 2015
Pope to allow all priests to forgive abortion during Holy Year
Pope Francis will give all priests discretion during the Roman Catholic Church's Holy Year to formally forgive women who have had abortions.
Wed Sep 02 2015
Pope Francis to meet sex abuse victims for first time
Pope Francis will meet victims of paedophile priests for the first time on Monday, as a Vatican commission moves to address the problem of clerical sex abuse in developing countries.
Sun Jul 06 2014
Brazil's Macumba priests ready voodoo dolls for World Cup
Voodoo dolls of Colombian star James Rodriguez, candles in Brazil colors and prayers to deities, Neymar and co are getting full support from the World Cup hosts' Afro-Brazilian religions.
Sat Jul 05 2014
Vatican rejects Argentina 'Dirty War' claims against pope
The Vatican on Friday rejected claims that Pope Francis failed to do enough to protect two priests kidnapped and tortured during Argentina's military rule, saying he had in fact helped save lives.
Fri Mar 15 2013
Top British Catholic quits after sexual advances claims
Britain's most senior Roman Catholic cleric resigned as head of the Catholic Church in Scotland in the wake of claims that he made sexual advances towards priests.
Tue Feb 26 2013
Paedophilia scandals weigh on body to elect next pope
Activists fighting for justice for victims of sexual abuse by Catholic priests hold out little hope for progress under the next pope.
Wed Feb 20 2013
Top Australian cleric apologises for abuse
Australia's most senior Catholic cleric on Monday apologised to those who "suffered at the hands" of priests and religious teachers after a turbulent year for the Church.
Mon Dec 24 2012
Imams, priests play football to raise funds
A football match between Muslim imams and Catholic priests has helped raise funds for a new kindergarten in Bosnia.
Thu Nov 22 2012