Vatican country profile
Provides an overview of the Vatican, including key events and facts about this small European state.
1970-01-01 08:00
Takarazuka Revue: Japan theatre company sorry 'overworked' actress took her life
The all-female Takarazuka Revue apologised for "loss of life" but has not offered compensation.
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
Pope Francis encourages more children to code, especially in Catholic countries
It is hoped the Pope's endorsement will broaden the scheme's appeal in Catholic countries.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine's parliament backs ban on Russia-linked church in initial vote
KYIV The Ukrainian parliament gave initial approval on Thursday to a law that would ban the Ukrainian Orthodox
1970-01-01 08:00
Why is Japan seeking the dissolution of the controversial Unification Church?
Japan's government on Friday asked a court to order the dissolution of the Unification Church branch in Japan following the assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe in July 2022.
1970-01-01 08:00
Rugby World Cup: Irish diaspora dream of quarter-final success
Irish rugby fans living in the home of the All Blacks hope for historic success later in Paris.
1970-01-01 08:00
Haiti: Where aid delivery depends on talking to 300 gangs
The Red Cross describes how it delivers health care and aid in Haiti, where gangs hold sway.
1970-01-01 08:00
Bombs heard as church group shelters inside Israel hotel
The Birmingham church group are sheltering in Jerusalem while waiting for a flight home from Israel.
1970-01-01 08:00
Mexico church roof collapses, killing at least nine people
A church roof collapsed during Sunday mass in a northern Mexican city killing at least nine people and injuring 40, authorities said, as rescuers worked into the night, desperately looking for another 30 people believed to be trapped under the rubble.
1970-01-01 08:00
Armed man arrested at a Virginia church after posting threats on Instagram, police say
Over the weekend, police say, Rui Jiang posted a photo on Instagram of a gun being pointed at a computer screen showing the spire of a white church building.
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