Vatican country profile
Provides an overview of the Vatican, including key events and facts about this small European state.
1970-01-01 08:00
Pope Francis fires Texan bishop after criticism of reforms
Joseph Strickland is "relieved" from governance following a Vatican investigation.
1970-01-01 08:00
Spanish Church sexual abuse affected 200,000 children, commission finds
The country's first in-depth public inquiry into abuse linked to the Catholic Church presents its findings.
1970-01-01 08:00
Philippines 'Jesus' drag queen arrested for obscenity
Pura Luka Vega, 33, faces up to 12 years in jail under the Catholic-majority country's laws.
1970-01-01 08:00
Switzerland: Hundreds of sex abuse cases 'tip of the iceberg', say researchers
A report commissioned by Catholic Church uncovers cases dating back to the 1950s.
1970-01-01 08:00
Catholic Church honors Polish family persecuted for sheltering Jews in unprecedented beatification
The Catholic Church beatified on Sunday a Polish family of nine, including a new-born baby, who died at the hands of Nazi Germans during World War Two for sheltering a Jewish family from the Holocaust.
1970-01-01 08:00
Beatification for Polish family murdered for sheltering Jews
A beatification Mass is held for the family of nine, who were executed by Nazis for protecting Jews.
1970-01-01 08:00
Pura Luka Vega: Philippine drag queen for dressing as Jesus
Christian groups are suing the artist, who's been labelled 'persona non grata' in their own city.
1970-01-01 08:00
New Jersey Supreme Court rules in favor of Catholic school that fired a teacher for having premarital sex
The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Catholic school that terminated a teacher for having premarital sex, according to court documents.
1970-01-01 08:00
Pope meets victims of clerical sexual abuse in Portugal
A report this year said at least 4,815 children in Portugal were abused by members of the clergy.
1970-01-01 08:00
Rwanda media guide
An overview of the media in Rwanda, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
1970-01-01 08:00
Burundi media guide
An overview of the media in Burundi, including links to newspapers and broadcasters.
1970-01-01 08:00