Pope accuses critics of exploiting Pope Benedict XVI’s death
Pope Francis accused his critics of trying to score ideological points with the church.
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Hundreds gather for Cardinal George Pell’s Sydney funeral
Heavy police presence as mourners, and protesters carrying rainbow flags, gather.
'Toxic nightmare': Cardinal Pell's views on Pope's rule revealed
Secret memo, article show view of late cleric whose child sex convictions were overturned.
What happened to Emanuela? Vatican to reopen infamous cold case
New York Times: In 1983, the daughter of a Vatican employee vanished from a Rome street.
Pope honours divisive Australian Cardinal George Pell
Pell, whose child sex convictions were overturned, died yesterday.
Cardinal George Pell dead at 81 after hip surgery complications
Pell returned to Vatican in 2020, after being acquitted of child sexual abuse convictions.
Thousands pour into St Peter’s Square for funeral of Pope Benedict
'We came to pay homage to Benedict and wanted to be here today to say goodbye.'
Vatican says health of retired pope Benedict XVI ‘worsening’
Pope Francis told public Benedict was “very sick” and asked the faithful to pray for him.
Pope on Christmas: Jesus was poor, so don’t be power-hungry
Some 7000 Romans, tourists and pilgrims attended this year's Mass.
Vatican envoy comes under fire in Ukraine as he delivers aid
Vatican Almoner Cardinal Konrad Krajewski and entourage forced to take cover.
Climate protesters target the Vatican's Laocoon statue
Their banner placed under the statue read, 'No gas, no coal'.
Russell Crowe's private Sistine Chapel tour has locals fuming
The Kiwi-Aussie star has copped criticism from locals for breaking this strict law.
Elon Musk meets Pope, announces the audience on Twitter
Elon Musk uses Twitter to announce his meeting with Pope Francis.
Is Pope Francis stepping down? Rumours about future of pontiff grow
Speculation in Italian media suggests the 85-year-old might resign.
Pope celebrates Christmas Eve Mass as virus surges in Italy
A maskless Francis processed down the central aisle as the Sistine Chapel choir sang Noel.
Pope Francis 'planning trip' to North Korea
The Pope will travel to Hungary and Slovakia and now his sights set on North Korea.
'The pope needs your prayers': Pope Francis hospitalised
It's the pope's first known hospital treatment since he was elected to the papacy in 2013.
Girl experimented on by Nazis used Auschwitz tattoo to find long-lost mum
"I remember the pain, and [Josef Mengele's] cold gaze and his highly polished boots."
God 'cannot bless sin': Vatican bars gay union blessing
The Vatican holds that gay people must be treated with dignity and respect.
Pope treads new ground in Iraq
Editorial: The visit to Iraq shows the power of personal example.
Cardinal Pell on the Vatican and vindication
Pell and his supporters believe he was scapegoated for clergy sexual abuse in Australia.
Polish bishops defend John Paul II after McCarrick report
Polish bishops defend St John Paul II for his treatment of former cardinal Theo McCarrick.
Pope Francis endorses same-sex civil unions
'Homosexual people have the right to be in a family. They are children of God.'
Virus fears for Pope after meeting George Pell
Close guards for the Pontiff have tested positive for Covid-19.
Vatican cardinal pushes back after pope fires him in scandal
It's alleged he embezzled Holy See money but has denied he did anything wrong.
A most exclusive club: The 8 other countries that beat Covid-19
NZ joins an exclusive club of nine countries that have beaten Covid-19 cases down to zero.
Covid 19 coronavirus: NZ Catholics to celebrate Easter in front of screens at home
Covid-19 puts a stop to Good Friday processions and Easter Masses in churches.
Pope tested for coronavirus - results come back 'negative'
Pope Francis appeared ill while taking part in an evening Mass on Ash Wednesday.
Watch: Pope slaps pilgrim in shocking New Year incident
Francis forcefully extracts himself from women's grasp.
Book: Vatican facing financial crisis after sex scandals
Donations to the Catholic Church have plunged in the wake of sex abuse scandals.
NZ bishop resigns: Second woman makes allegation
Catholic Church is giving support to the young complainant and her family.
NZ Catholic bishop offers resignation to the Pope
A Catholic bishop has offered his resignation to the pope.
Grandfather's claims Lourdes holy water cured his cancer will be tested by doctors
Grandfather believes holy water cured his inoperable cancer.
Search for missing teen in Vatican cemetery unearths thousands of bones
New York Times: Search for the missing girl led to building near a Vatican City cemetery.