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The papal admission followed a rare outcry last week from the Vatican's women's magazine over the sexual abuse of nuns, leaving them feeling forced to have abortions or raise children not recognised by their priest fathers. (File Photo)

Priests, bishops sexually abused nuns admits, Pope Francis

Pope Francis admitted on Tuesday that Catholic priests and bishops had sexually abused nuns, the latest scandal to rock the church.

06 Feb 2019 10:04 AM

Heads of states and world leaders attend ceremonies at the Arc de Triomphe Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 in Paris. (Photo: AP)

'Patriotism is opposite of nationalism,' says Macron, Trump by his side

Those who fought in the trenches of World War One lived through an unimaginable hell, French President Emmanuel said.

11 Nov 2018 7:04 PM

In the Alps near Belluno, 100 km (60 miles) north of Venice, pine trees and red spruces were snapped wholesale like matchsticks. (Photo: AFP)

17 dead, 14 million tress uprooted in Italy's 'apocalyptic' storm

The governor of Veneto, Luca Zaia, said the region's storm damage amounted to at least a billion euros (USD 1.1 billion).

04 Nov 2018 3:41 PM

People walk in the flooded street during a high-water alert in Venice. (Photo: AFP)

Deadly storms, heavy rains lash Italy leaving Venice afloat

Families carried children on their shoulders through streets, others opted to take off their shoes and wade through the water.

30 Oct 2018 11:15 AM

A video of the drama shows the descending escalator at Repubblica station suddenly and dramatically pick up speed with dozens of people on it, many screaming as they piled on top of one another at the foot of the moving stairway. (Photo: Screengrab | Twitter @Paulie G)

Over 20 injured as out-of-control escalator comes speeding down in Rome

Most of those hurt, one seriously, suffered leg injuries after getting entangled in the escalator's mangled mechanics, Italian media added.

24 Oct 2018 10:25 AM

Food is being wasted both during the production process and in people’s kitchens. (Representational Image)

‘Storm heading your way’: UN warns of growing hunger, climate change threats

The UN aims to achieve a Zero Hunger world by 2030, but faces three obstacles: conflicts, climate change and an economic slowdown.

16 Oct 2018 5:59 PM

Francis this year opposed a bill that would have legalized abortion in Argentina. (Photo: AP | File)

Pope Francis says abortion is like hiring 'contract killer'

His comments departed from the prepared text for his homily delivered during his weekly audience on Saint Peter's Square.

10 Oct 2018 3:23 PM

After a decades-long impasse over who presides over the now roughly 12 million-strong Catholic faithful, Saturday's pact saw Pope Francis recognise seven clergy ordained by Beijing. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

Vatican, China in hush negotiations on 'underground' bishops: sources

A Vatican source and a Chinese priest said Holy See could win concessions by year end, though details of any agreement would be classified.

29 Sep 2018 11:56 AM

Francis’ key cardinal advisers announced the decision Wednesday, a day before Francis meets with US church leaders who have been deeply discredited by the latest accusations in the Catholic Church’s decades-long sex abuse and cover-up scandal. (Photo: File)

Pope Francis summons bishops for summit on sexual abuse scandals

The Vatican hasn’t responded to the accusations by Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, but has promised 'clarifications'.

13 Sep 2018 2:39 PM

Conservative Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano sparked a firestorm last month when he claimed Francis had personally ignored abuse allegations against prominent US cardinal Theodore McCarrick for five years. (Photo: File)

Pope to meet US Church leaders after abuse cover-up claim

Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, the president of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, will attend the meeting.

12 Sep 2018 3:10 PM

Francis was asked by a journalist what he would say to parents who observe homosexual traits in their children. (Photo: File)

Vatican rolls back on remarks of Pope Francis on psychiatric help for gay children

Pope Francis added that ignoring a child who showed homosexual tendencies was an 'error of fatherhood or motherhood'.

28 Aug 2018 11:19 AM

'I will not say a word about that. I think that the communique speaks for itself,' the pontiff said when questioned by journalists on his plane, flying back to Rome after his visit to Ireland. (Photo: File)

Pope declines to comment on letter saying he ignored sexual abuse claims

'Pope Francis knew from at least June 23, 2013, that McCarrick was a serial predator. He knew that he was corrupt,' wrote Vigano.

27 Aug 2018 8:40 AM

Francis wrote: 'We showed no care for the little ones; we abandoned them.' (Photo: File)

Pope Francis on sex abuse: 'We showed no care for the little ones'

Pope begged forgiveness for pain suffered by victims and said lay Catholics must be involved in any effort to root out abuse and cover-up.

20 Aug 2018 5:17 PM

Pope expressed his closeness to the Church in Kerala, 'which is at the forefront of efforts to bring aid to the population.' (Photo: File)

Pope calls on international community to help flood victims in Kerala

Pope Francis prayed for the victims of the flooding at St Peter's Square, the Vatican News reported.

19 Aug 2018 7:08 PM

'A cabinet meeting took place in which we have decreed a 12-month state of emergency and made available a first allocation worth five million euros (USD 5.7 million) for the national emergencies fund,' Conte said. (Photo: AFP)

Italian PM declares 12-month state of emergency in Genoa after bridge collapse

Rescue efforts are heading into second night in Genoa after about 200-metre section of bridge fell away without warning on Tuesday.

16 Aug 2018 11:06 AM

Rescuers scour through the wreckage overnight after a vast span of the Morandi bridge collapsed during a heavy rainstorm in Genoa. (Photo: AFP)

Rescuers search for survivors after deadly bridge collapse in Italy

More than 30 people were killed on Tuesday when a vast span of the Morandi bridge collapsed during a heavy rainstorm.

15 Aug 2018 12:53 PM

A view of the collapsed Morandi highway bridge in Genoa, northern Italy, Tuesday, August 14, 2018. (Photo:AP )

Around 30 dead as bridge collapses in Genoa, says Italian minister

The disaster occurred on highway that connects Italy to France and other vacation resorts on eve of a major Italian holiday on Wednesday.

14 Aug 2018 6:29 PM

Decrying 'dreams of convenience,' Francis urged them to take 'risks on that street of your dreams.' (Photo: File)

Pope to youth: Dream, don't let fear make you pessimistic

Francis has convened an international meeting of bishops at the Vatican in October about youths and their faith.

12 Aug 2018 2:53 PM

Police said they had closed off the motorway where the crash took place as well as the surrounding area in Borgo Panigale, on the outskirts of Bologna. (Photo: Instagram | icemaster75)

2 dead, 60 injured in huge explosion near Italy's Bologna airport

Photos on social media showed a huge ball of fire and black smoke billowing into the sky at the scene of the crash.

06 Aug 2018 6:56 PM

Firemen work next to the twisted wreckage of a train that plowed into a big-rig truck in Caluso, outside Turin, Italy, early Thursday. (Photo: AP)

Two dead, 20 injured after train rams into truck in Italy

The incident occurred when the train hit a large truck that had stopped on a level crossing, causing three carriages to come off the rails.

24 May 2018 2:15 PM

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