A newly released report by a law firm said the former pope mishandled at least four cases of sexual abuse accusations in Germany.
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Two Top Aides to Pope Francis Test Postive for Virus
The infected men meet frequently with Francis, who is 85, but it was not clear when they last saw the pope.
Indian Bishop Is Acquitted on Charges of Raping a Nun
The bishop, Franco Mulakkal, had been accused of repeatedly assaulting the nun in the southern state of Kerala over a two-year period.
Pope Scolds Couples Who Choose Pets Over Kids
Expressing concern about global birthrates, Francis said such couples were acting in a selfish way that diminished humanity.
A Vatican Library Shortens the Distance Between Its Works and Its Scholars
Rare books in Rome are going online thanks to a German copier, a Long Island scanning firm and a New York software company.
Pope Francis Says High Number of Domestic Violence Cases Is ‘Almost Satanic’
Francis once again decried the scourge of domestic abuse, which has increased during the months of pandemic lockdown.
Italian Bishop Gives Children Harsh News: There Is No Santa Claus
You’ve been lied to, children heard from a bishop, the latest Catholic clergyman to try to take down Santa Claus and consumerism. Many Italians were not pleased.
Pope Exploring a 2nd Meeting With Russian Orthodox Church
Speaking after his trip to Cyprus and Greece, Francis also said he had no choice but to accept the resignation of the archbishop of Paris because of the harmful gossip surrounding him.
In Cyprus, Pope Francis Laments Indifference Toward Migrants
In a visit to Cyprus, Francis said it was his “responsibility to help open eyes” to migrants’ plight but acknowledged that the small island “can’t do everything” to accommodate so many people.
Pope Francis Heads to Cyprus Aiming to Highlight Plight of Migrants
Even as the world focuses on a new coronavirus variant, Francis is embarking on a trip that incorporates longstanding priorities like opening borders and welcoming the destitute.