Catholic Church

Mushaal, Pope's’ adviser see them as powerful force for peaceful settlement of Palestine-Israel, Kashmir conflicts

5-day visit will see pope meet Indigenous survivors, families

Pope Francis expresses gratitude towards victims for having the courage to come forward

Research uncovered between 2,900 and 3,200 paedophile priests or other members of the church

"We expect the Church to step up and take responsibility for its role in this"

Members of the Parish Priests Initiative 'deeply appalled' by the new Roman decree

Says Cardinal Vincent Nichols failed to acknowledge personal responsibility, showed no compassion for victims

18 of the 33 individuals who committed abuses are still part of the organisation

The commission began work in June when it called for witness statements and set up a telephone hotline

Vladimir Putin arrives in Rome to meet the pope and populist government