Claire Giangrave
Church leaders involved in abuse cover-ups should apologise, says Catholic safeguarding expert
Fr. Hans Zollner's comments come on the heels of a scathing report on sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of Munich, once headed by emeritus Pope Benedict XVI.
Vatican tightens Covid-19 restrictions, applies mandatory vaccination
The Vatican has made vaccinations and booster shots mandatory for employees and visitors wishing to enter the Vatican Museums and gardens.
New book shines light on abuse and racist discrimination of Catholic nuns
In a newly published book, a Vatican journalist details the mental and physical abuse, oppression and racism experienced by religious sisters.
Indian Catholics hope a papal visit will halt anti-Christian persecution
A recent meeting between Pope Francis and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has raised hopes among Indian Catholics about the possibility of a future papal visit, one that might help foster religious freedom and gender equality in one of the world's largest nations.
Vatican census shows Catholicism growing everywhere but Europe
As Catholicism grows in Africa and America, Europe sees its faithful diminish, a Vatican survey finds.