WorldVatican swings into actionThe Vatican is forming its own cricket team, which will be called St Peter's Cricket Club.23 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldCrime check on Vatican bank accountsInvestigators in Rome are combing through the 19,000 accounts held by the Vatican's bank in search of money laundering and other crimes.22 Jul 05:30 PM
WorldVatican asking for more cash to fund Pope's visitThe Vatican has asked Brazil for an additional €30 million ($49.5 million) to help cover an expected shortfall in funding for the visit of the Pope to Rio de Janeiro this month.05 Jul 05:30 PM
WorldVatican official in $33m fraud caseA Vatican official already under investigation in a purported money-laundering plot involving the Vatican bank was arrested yesterday in a separate operation.28 Jun 05:30 PM
WorldCash cult alarms PopePope Francis has attacked the "dictatorship" of the global financial system and warned that the "cult of money" is making life a misery for millions.17 May 05:30 PM
World'Unpredictable' pope worries securityThe day after his election, Francis eschewed the Vatican's armored limousine and traveled through the chaotic streets of Rome in an ordinary car to pick up his things at a downtown hotel.20 Mar 06:06 PM
OpinionLyndsay Freer: Intellectual with the common touchCardinal Jorge Bergoglio, the Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina, was our new Pope. He took the name of Francis. In 2000 years there has never been a Pope Francis.14 Mar 08:30 PM
WorldCardinals denied access to reportIt is known throughout the Vatican as the Relatio (Narration). It is contained in two stiff, unmarked red folders and runs to around 300 pages.10 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionLyndsay Freer: Cardinal factions line up for battleLast week, the <i>Herald</i> featured a delightful cartoon by Guy Body, showing rows of small cloned cardinal lookalikes.10 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldCardinals need to act, and quicklyYesterday was Pope Benedict's last day in office, but the words customarily used to announce that we have a new Pope, "Habemus Papam", are likely to be a long time in coming.01 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldMonastery home for BenedictTucked away in the leafy south-east corner of the Vatican City, lies the small monastery where the Pope will spend the rest of his days in quiet prayer and contemplation.13 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandA blessing on both sidesThe canonisation of Mary MacKillop will have a special resonance in Otago's Arrowtown, writes Shane Gilchrist.15 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldAustralia to get first saintMary MacKillop (1842-1909) is set to become Australia's first saint.14 Oct 11:07 PM
WorldPope's bankers face money laundering probeItalian authorities are investigating the Vatican Bank over possible money laundering.21 Sep 10:30 PM
Opinion<i>Dominic Lawson:</i> Pope Benedict wins over doubtersThe <i>Independent</i>'s Dominic Lawson writes about how the Pope won a lot of friends on his recent visit to Britain.21 Sep 09:30 PM
