Catholic Church

Pope Francis Updates Canon Law To Address Paedophilia By Priests

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday June 1, 2021

Pope Francis updated the Catholic Church's criminal code Tuesday, adding directives on punishing sexual abuse crimes of minors by priests that have long been sought by activists against paedophilia.

Nine Wounded As Suspected Suicide Bomber Targets Indonesian Church Ahead Of Easter

World News | Reuters | Sunday March 28, 2021

A suspected suicide bomber blew himself up outside a Catholic church in the Indonesian city of Makassar on Sunday, wounding nine people on the first day of the Easter Holy Week, police and a witness said.

Report On Catholic Church Sexual Abuse Finds Hundreds Of Cases In Germany

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday March 18, 2021

An independent study commissioned by the Roman Catholic Church uncovered hundreds of cases of sexual violence allegedly committed by clergy and laymen in Germany's top diocese, its authors said Thursday.

Vatican Says Church Cannot Bless Same-Sex Unions

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday March 15, 2021

The Vatican on Monday said the Catholic Church does not have the power to bless same-sex unions despite their "positive elements", saying it was impossible for God to "bless sin".

Pope Francis Names 13 New Cardinals, Putting His Stamp On Church's Future

World News | Reuters | Monday October 26, 2020

Pope Francis, leaving his mark on the Roman Catholic Church into the future, named 13 cardinals from eight countries on Sunday, including nine who are eligible to enter a conclave to elect his successor after his death or resignation.

China-Backed Hackers Target Vatican Network, Says US Cybersecurity Firm

World News | Reuters | Wednesday July 29, 2020

Hackers linked to the Chinese government have infiltrated Vatican computer networks, including the Roman Catholic Church's Hong Kong-based representative, a USfirm that tracks state-backed cyber attacks said on Wednesday.

Vatican Networks Infiltrated by Chinese Hackers, Says US Cyber-Security Firm

Reuters | Wednesday July 29, 2020

Hackers linked to the Chinese government have infiltrated Vatican computer networks, including the Roman Catholic Church's Hong Kong-based representative, said a US firm that tracks state-backed cyber-attacks.

Thousands Of Child Sex Abuse Victims In French Catholic Church: Probe

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday June 18, 2020

At least 3,000 children have fallen victim to sex abuse in the French Catholic Church since 1950, the president of a commission set up to investigate the claims said Wednesday.

Sri Lanka Church 'Forgives' 2019 Suicide Bombers Who Killed 279 People

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday April 12, 2020

Sri Lanka's Roman Catholic Church said Sunday it had forgiven the suicide bombers behind the attacks that killed at least 279 people last Easter.

Kerala Christian Body Raises 'Love Jihad' Concern, Minister Denies Claim

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Wednesday January 15, 2020

An influential body of Christian bishops has raised concern over rising cases of "love jihad" in Kerala, alleging that it is putting "societal peace" at risk.

Heavy Hearts As Notre-Dame In Paris Misses Christmas Mass In 200 Years

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday December 25, 2019

Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris was unable to hold Christmas Eve Mass for the first time in more than 200 years after a fire ravaged its structure in April.

Guess Who's Coming To Lunch? Pope Hosts Meal For 1,500 Homeless People

World News | Reuters | Sunday November 17, 2019

Pope Francis hosted 1,500 homeless and needy people for lunch on Sunday as the Roman Catholic Church marked its World Day of the Poor.

Kerala Nun Sister Mariam Thresia, 4 Others Declared Saints By Pope Francis

World News | Reported by Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited by Prionka Jha | Sunday October 13, 2019

Pope Francis has created five new saints today, including India's Sister Mariam Thresia, Britain's Cardinal John Henry Newman, one of the Catholic Church's most renowned converts, and a nun dubbed the "Mother Teresa of Brazil".

Chicago Catholic Church Paid $80 Million To Sex Abuse Survivors, Say Lawyers

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday September 18, 2019

A victim of clergy abuse urged other survivors to come forward Tuesday as lawyers revealed that the Catholic Church in Chicago had paid out more than $80 million in sexual assault cases.

Congregation Sends Show Cause Notice To Expelled Kerala Nun, Seeks Apology

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Saturday August 24, 2019

Franciscan Clarist Congregation, part of the catholic Church, has issued a show cause notice to Sister Lucy Kalapura, the nun in Kerala who was expelled on disciplinary grounds, seeking an explanation on two police complaints filed by her over the last week and has warned of legal action if her response is not satisfactory.