Vatican February 17, 2018 Pope revives lapsed sex abuse commission amid criticism over handling of scandal Pope Francis has revived his lapsed sex abuse advisory commission by naming new members, after coming under fire for his overall handling of the scandal and his support for a Chilean bishop accused by victims of witnessing and ignoring their abuse.
RELIGION February 16, 2018 Former US ambassador Glendon resigns from Vatican bank board The former U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, Mary Ann Glendon, has resigned from the board of the Vatican bank in the latest vote of no-confidence in the bank's efforts to turn itself around.
RELIGION February 16, 2018 Vatican wants to hear from young about hopes, concerns Pope Francis is inviting 300 young people to the Vatican next month to personally present their hopes and concerns about the Catholic Church, after an online questionnaire failed to generate enough feedback.
VIDEO February 16, 2018 President Trump calls for healing after Florida shooting President Trump's spiritual adviser on the importance of prayer and faith after a tragedy.
RELIGION February 16, 2018 Iran president slams US recognition of Jerusalem as capital Iran's president has strongly criticized the Trump administration's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital and urged Muslims to support the Palestinian cause.
RELIGION February 16, 2018 Ancient beard traditions shape the face of modern Jerusalem Facial hair is trendy worldwide these days, but in Jerusalem beards have never gone out of style, projecting religious mysticism, nationalism and ideals of masculinity.
RELIGION February 15, 2018 Mexican diocese withdraws nuns from violent city The Roman Catholic diocese where two priests were killed earlier this month has withdrawn all nuns from the hyper-violent city of Chilapa in southern Mexico.
RELIGION February 15, 2018 Vatican tries to defuse scandal, says pope meets victims The Vatican is confirming that Pope Francis frequently meets with victims of sex abuse, seeking to defuse a mounting scandal over his unbridled support for a Chilean bishop accused by victims of witnessing and ignoring their abuse.
RELIGION February 15, 2018 Top Egyptian Islamist referred to state security prosecutors Egyptian officials say a senior Islamist leader detained over alleged links to the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood group has been referred to state security prosecutors for questioning.
RELIGION February 15, 2018 Turkish group to press charges against German nationalist The head of a leading Turkish immigrant group in Germany says he's pressing charges against a politician from Germany's nationalist party for insulting Turks as "camel drivers" and immigrants with dual passports as a "homeless mob we no longer want to have here."