Pope Francis denounces gossiping as he says tongues ‘kill like a knife’
Pope Francis has denounced gossip as a form of “terrorism” and is warning the faithful against telling lies.
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Pope’s leading Vatican critic blames homosexuality for abuse crisis
The Vatican ambassador who accused Pope Francis of rehabilitating a disgraced ex-American cardinal is repeating his criticisms, saying the “scourge of homosexuality” in the priesthood is responsible for sex abuse and that the Vatican is being hypocritical in refusing to acknowledge it.
Pope’s leading Vatican detractor continues criticism over abuse cases
The Vatican ambassador who accused Pope Francis of rehabilitating a disgraced ex-American cardinal has blamed “the scourge of homosexuality” for sex abuse by members of the clergy.
Pope Francis discusses possible North Korea trip and urges push for peace
Pope Francis indicated a willingness to visit North Korea during a private audience with South Korean President Moon Jae-in, according to Vatican and South Korean officials.
Pope Francis ready to respond to invitation to visit North Korea
South Korea’s president has met with Pope Francis in a private audience, and his office says that the pontiff indicated his willingness to visit North Korea.
Vatican bishops petitioned on votes for women at synod
Bishops attending a Vatican meeting on ministering to young Catholics are being confronted about why no women participants can vote on the final proposals that will be prepared for Pope Francis.
Pope Francis defrocks two Chilean bishops over sex abuse
Pope Francis has defrocked two more Chilean bishops accused of sexually abusing minors, and to show greater transparency about how he is responding to the church’s global sex abuse crisis, he publicly explained why they were removed.
Vatican defends pope against ‘blasphemous’ cover-up claims
A top Vatican cardinal has issued a scathing rebuke of the ambassador who accused Pope Francis of covering up the sexual misconduct of a prominent American cardinal.
Pope opens youth summit and condemns ‘scourge’ of clericalism
Pope Francis urged Catholic bishops to dream of a future free of the mistakes of the past and hit out at clericalism as he opened a global church leadership meeting amid renewed outrage over the priestly sex abuse and cover-up scandal.
Ex-Vatican diplomat accuses Pope of ‘slander’ in row over ex-cardinal
A former Vatican ambassador has challenged the Holy See to say what it knows about a scandal surrounding a disgraced American ex-cardinal and accused Pope Francis of mounting a campaign of “subtle slander” against him.
Bishops tell Pope of concern about nuclear weapons in Scotland
Catholic bishops have raised concerns with the Pope about nuclear weapons in Scotland.
I am the devil next to John Paul, jokes Pope Francis
Pope Francis has acknowledged his reputation pales a bit compared to John Paul II – at least as far as Poles are concerned.
Pope summons bishops to talks on tackling sex abuse by priests
Pope Francis is summoning leading bishops from around the world for a February summit to discuss how to prevent sexual abuse by priests.
Vatican promises ‘clarifications’ over Pope cover-up claims
Pope Francis’ top advisers have said the Vatican is preparing the “necessary clarifications” about accusations that the Pope covered up the sexual misconduct of a now-disgraced American cardinal.