Pope lifts secrecy rules for sex abuse cases
Pope Francis has abolished Vatican secrecy rules for cases of sexual abuse, effectively allowing the Catholic church to share documents and information with civil au
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German Catholics' celibacy debate could lead to schism with Vatican
German Catholics are meeting to debate what remain taboo subjects for many in the church -- lifting celibacy policies and whether to allow women to play bigger roles in ecclesiastical life.
Pope Francis lands in Japan for the first papal visit in decades
Pope Francis has landed in Japan to begin a four-day tour of the country, the first papal visit to the land in nearly four decades.
Vatican launches $110 'click to pray' wearable rosary
The Rosary is going mobile.
Pope Francis' chief bodyguard resigns over leak of document
Pope Francis' chief bodyguard resigned Monday over a leak related to an ongoing financial investigation, the Vatican said.
Pope appoints 13 cardinals who reflect inclusive vision for Church
Pope Francis has appointed 13 new cardinals during a ceremony at the Vatican on Saturday, many of whom symbolize his priorities for the Catholic Church during his papacy and ultimately, his legacy.
Catholic leaders are meeting to debate big changes
A major change may be coming to the Catholic Church from an unlikely place: the Amazon.
Pope Francis loves nouns but is 'allergic' to adjectives
The Pope wants us to stop using so many adjectives.
Pope Francis rescued after getting stuck in Vatican elevator
Pope Francis has been rescued by firefighters after he got stuck in an elevator for 25 minutes, ahead of his weekly address on Sunday.
Cardinal Pell loses appeal against conviction for child sex abuse
Former Vatican treasurer George Pell will remain in prison after an Australian appeals court rejected the disgraced cardinal's appeal against his conviction for sexually assaulting two 13-year-old choirboys in the mid-1990s.
