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06 Apr 2023

In New Documentary, Pope Francis Says ‘Sex Is A Beautiful Thing’

In the new documentary, Pope Francis was quizzed on a variety of topics, including LGBT rights, abortion, the porn industry, sex, faith and sex abuse within the Catholic Church.

22 Sep 2021

Claims of forced conversion from Christianity to Islam not true: Kerala CM

Kerala CM said the concern that there are forced conversions from Christianity to Islam in the state is not true. Kerala church bishop had alleged that young Catholic girls were largely falling prey to "love and narcotic jihad". Several Muslim organisations have urged Kallarangatt to withdraw his controversial remark.

10 Sep 2021

'Love and narcotic jihad' being used to destroy non-Muslims: Kerala Bishop

The Bishop said that those trying to prove that there is no love jihad are feigning ignorance "There is a plan going on to forcefully bring in Muslim thoughts and all Catholics should be aware of this," he added

24 Jan 2018

'An evil': Pope Francis takes aim at 'fake news', social media abuse

The only end result of untruth is the spread of arrogance and hatred, he said.

09 Dec 2017

After 60 years, priest jailed for life for murdering Texas beauty queen who came to him for confession

John Feit, a visiting priest in McAllen, Texas, was convicted on Thursday of premeditated murder in the death of Irene Garza, then 25 in 1960.

06 Oct 2017

Pope Francis tells web companies: use profits to protect children

A commission Francis set up in 2014 to advise him on how to root out sexual abuse has been hit by defections by two key members who lamented lack of progress and cooperation from Vatican officials.

20 Aug 2017

Philippine Church head urges end to drug killings

More than 2,000 other people have been killed in drug-related crimes and thousands more murdered in unexplained circumstances.

18 Jul 2017

547 boys were abused at German Catholic choir school: Lawyer

The Regensburger Domspatzen ("Cathedral Sparrows"), a 1,000-year-old cathedral choir in Bavaria, was in 2010 dragged into the massive sexual abuse scandal plaguing the Catholic Church in recent years.

Cardinal George Pell

29 Jun 2017

Cardinal George Pell 'totally rejects' sex abuse charges

"I am looking forward finally to having my day in court. I am innocent of these charges," Pell said in a statement.

Indonesia police

24 Mar 2017

Indonesia police fire tear gas on Muslims protesting church

Indonesian police fired tear gas to disperse hard-line Muslims protesting against the construction of a Catholic church in a satellite city of the capital Jakarta.

16 Feb 2017

Australia's Catholic Church paid $213 million in abuse compensation, costs

A Royal Commission is Australia`s most powerful type of inquiry that is able to compel people to testify and recommend legislative changes and criminal charges.

06 Feb 2017

4,500 pederasty cases reported against Australia's Catholic Church

Almost 4,500 people reported cases of pederasty or child sexual abuse perpetrated by members of the Catholic Church in Australia between 1980 and 2015.

19 Nov 2016

Pope creates 17 cardinals, `Princes of the Church`

The cardinal electors come from Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Central African Republic, Italy, Mauritius, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Spain, the United States and Venezuela.

Jose Luis Sanchez Ruiz

14 Nov 2016

Missing Mexican priest found alive, tortured

A priest whose disappearance sparked protests in an eastern Mexican town was found alive but with injuries consistent with torture, the Catholic church said.

‪‪Donald Trump‬

09 Nov 2016

Vatican wishes Donald Trump well in US presidency, prays for "enlightenment"

The Catholic Church`s highest-ranking diplomat wished US President-elect Donald Trump well on Wednesday, saying he would pray for the new incumbent to be "enlightened".

02 Nov 2016

Pope says he believes ban on female priests is forever

The Church barred women from becoming deacons centuries ago.

12 Oct 2016

Pope Francis calls for 'immediate ceasefire' in Syria

Pope Francis, in his strongest appeal to date on the conflict in Syria, on Wednesday called for an "immediate ceasefire" to allow for the evacuation of civilians.

04 Oct 2016

The Saint and the Pope: The tale of two Francises

02 Oct 2016

French church where priest slain to reopen

Two months after its priest was murdered by teenage jihadists, parishioners of a Catholic church in northern France will gather Sunday for a solemn re-opening ceremony to seek solace and solidarity.

Catholic Church

04 Sep 2016

Catholic churches in Kerala remember Mother Teresa

Hours before Mother Teresa is elevated to sainthood, the Catholic churches in Kerala held special prayer sessions and meetings to remind the people of her great work for the underprivileged.

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