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Pro-choice Catholics protest at Vatican after abortion left off summit agenda

Quilt featuring stories of Catholic women who have had terminations unfurled outside event hosted by the Pope

The Guardian - UK

Vatican bank fires man and woman who flouted staff marriage ban

Newlyweds nicknamed ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by Italian media had both refused to resign so other could keep job

The Guardian - UK

Women's role in Catholic Church tops agenda as Pope Francis opens second phase of big reform project

Pope Francis' big Catholic reform project has opened with widespread calls for women to take up more positions of responsibility in the church topping the agenda

The Independent UK

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Pope wraps troubled visit to Belgium by beatifying 17th century mystic during sunny stadium Mass

Pope Francis wrapped up a troubled visit to Belgium on Sunday with a Mass to beatify a 17th century mystic, after dashing the hopes of one of Europe’s most storied Catholic universities by doubling down on his views on women and abortion

The Independent UK

Catholic Belgian university ‘deplores’ comments by Pope Francis moments after speech

UCLouvain staff and students express ‘incomprehension and disapproval’ over pope’s views on role of women

The Guardian - AU

Belgian King, Prime Minister Confront Pope Over Child Sex Abuse, Forced Adoption Scandals

'Misdeeds need to be recognized,' Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said. 'When something goes wrong we cannot accept cover-ups.'

International Business Times

Tone deaf and color blind? Catholic Church struggles to keep accused abusers out of religious art

An unholy argument over a hymn has struck a discordant note in the preparations for the main event of Pope Francis' trip to Belgium

The Independent UK

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Pope Francis heads for Luxembourg and Belgium on a trip to a dwindling flock

Pope Francis is traveling to once-strong bastions of Christianity in the heart of Europe to try to reinvigorate a Catholic flock that is dwindling in the face of secular trends and abuse scandals

The Independent UK

Pope Francis Expels Peru Catholic Group Leaders For Abuses

Pope Francis expels 10 individuals from Sodalitium Christianae Vitae in Peru due to abuses of power and spirituality. Vatican investigation reveals disturb...

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Pope expels a bishop and 9 other people from a Peru movement over 'sadistic' abuses

Pope Francis has taken the unusual decision to expel 10 people from a troubled Catholic movement in Peru after a Vatican investigation uncovered “sadistic” abuses of power, authority and spirituality

The Independent UK

Belgium's appalling abuse legacy clouds pope's trip as survivors pen letter seeking reparations

Pope Francis is traveling to Belgium this week and is in for a sober welcome

The Independent UK

Pope Francis Cancels Audiences Due To Flu-Like State

Pope Francis cancels audiences due to flu-like state before trip to Belgium and Luxembourg. Vatican takes precautionary measures for Pope's well-being.

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Premier says Albania will grant sovereignty to Bektashi Muslims in Tirana, similar to the Vatican

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced plans to transform the Tirana-based Bektashi Muslims into a sovereign state

The Independent UK

Vatican Recognises Medjugorje Shrine, But Not Virgin's Messages

The Vatican said Thursday it recognised the shrine of Medjugorje in Bosnia-Herzegovina, without commenting on the Virgin's "alleged messages" to the faithful, who have gathered there in the millions for more than 40 years.

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Vatican's Assessment On Medjugorje Spiritual Experience

Explore the Vatican's assessment of the reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary in Medjugorje, Bosnia, and its impact on the region's economy and religious...

The Independent UK

The Vatican is set to rule on reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary at a Bosnian shrine

The Vatican is providing its long-awaited assessment on one of the more contested aspects of Roman Catholicism in recent years: the reported “apparitions” of the Virgin Mary at an otherwise unremarkable village in southern Bosnia

Radio France Internationale

French church knew of sexual abuse by late priest Abbé Pierre, bishop says

The head of the French bishops’ council has admitted that several of its officials were aware of Abbé Pierre's alleged sexual abuse of women for decades. And while “measures” had been put in place to address the priest's behaviour, it continued until his death in 2007.

The Independent UK

87 and hobbled, Pope Francis goes off-script in Asia and reminds world he can still draw a crowd

Pope Francis' longest and farthest trip has proven that despite his age, ailments and eight hours of jet lag, Pope Francis can still pull off an ambitious trip to Asia

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Inside The World’s Oldest Army: The Swiss Guard’s Centuries-Old Tradition Of Protecting The Pope‌

Explore the history, duties, and unique ceremonial uniforms of the Swiss Guard defending Vatican City since the 15th century.‌

France 24

Pope calls sex abuse ‘demonic’ amid revelations about revered French priest Abbé Pierre

After recent sexual abuse revelations concerning the Abbé Pierre, one of France's most revered public figures, Pope Francis said the Abbé was “a man who did so much good, but he’s also a sinner". He added: “Abuse is in my judgment is something demonic, because every type of abuse destroys…

The Independent UK

Pope makes new overture to China, calling Beijing ‘a promise and hope’ for the church

Pope Francis has offered extensive praise for China at the end of a trip through Asia

The Independent UK

Pope says sex abuse is ‘demonic’ as he weighs in on new scandal in French church

Pope Francis has weighed in on the latest sex assault revelations that have further discredited a legendary French priest, Abbe Pierre

International Business Times

East Timor Says Australia Pipeline Deal To Be Struck By November

East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta said on Wednesday a deal with Australia on a vast fossil fuel project seen as crucial to the tiny nation's economic future will be struck by November.

The Independent UK

Nearly half East Timor's population saw Pope Francis' Mass. Here are some other popular papal Masses

An estimated 600,000 people packed a seaside park in East Timor for Pope Francis' Mass — a figure nearing half of the small Southeast Asian country's population

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Pope Francis Arrives In East Timor On Southeast Asia Tour

Pope Francis visits East Timor as part of his tour, highlighting the Vatican's focus on Asia. The visit includes meetings with leaders and addressing histo...

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