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
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
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
Pope Francis pulls out of Friday audiences because of fever
The 86-year-old Pontiff cleared his morning schedule because of a fever, a Vatican spokesman has said.
1970-01-01 08:00
Tuam babies whistleblower 'optimistic for closure'
Catherine Corless speaks as the Irish government announces a director to oversee an excavation.
1970-01-01 08:00