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.
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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.
Pope condemns sexual abuse and cover-ups within church
Pope Francis has issued a letter to Catholics around the world condemning the “crime” of sexual abuse by priests and subsequent cover-ups.
Vatican condemns ‘criminal’ sex abuse in Pennsylvania
The Vatican has called the sex abuse described in a grand jury report in Pennsylvania “criminal and morally reprehensible”.
Pope punishes US cardinal after sex abuse claims
Pope Francis has effectively stripped US clergyman Theodore McCarrick of his cardinal’s rank following allegations of sexual abuse including against an 11-year-old boy.
Pope Francis confirms visit to Panama for World Youth Day
Pope Francis will travel to Panama in January to participate in the Catholic Church’s big youth rally, the Vatican has confirmed.