Pacific February 7, 2017 7 percent of Australian Catholic priests accused of abuse Seven percent of priests in Australia's Catholic Church were accused of sexually abusing children over the past several decades, a lawyer said Monday as officials investigating institutional abuse across Australia revealed for the first time the extent of the crisis.
RELIGION February 6, 2017 Human Rights Watch wants alleged Myanmar abuses investigated A human rights group has called for Myanmar's government to back an independent international investigation into alleged abuses by its security forces against members of the country's Muslim Rohingya ethnic minority, including the apparent systematic use of sexual violence.
RELIGION February 6, 2017 Catholic church in El Salvador calls for mining ban The Roman Catholic Church in El Salvador has asked the small Central American country's legislature to ban metal mining.
Europe February 6, 2017 Protagonist in Vatican leaks scandal leaks more in new book The most colorful protagonist in the Vatican's leaks scandal has emerged from a bruising Vatican trial with a baby, a business and a book describing the behind-the-scenes drama of Pope Francis' reform efforts.
Europe February 6, 2017 UK Speaker: Trump shouldn't be allowed to address Parliament The Speaker of Britain's House of Commons says he strongly opposes letting U.S. President Donald Trump address Parliament during a state visit to the U.K.
RELIGION February 6, 2017 Yemeni rebels say they targeted Saudi capital with missile Yemen's Houthi rebels say they have "successfully" fired a ballistic missile at Riyadh for the first time, and are vowing more attacks on the Saudi capital.
Europe February 6, 2017 Merkel: will seek common ground with Trump wherever possible German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she will seek common ground "wherever possible" with U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, despite differences over Trump's entry ban for citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries.
RELIGION February 6, 2017 Sudanese president accuses Egypt of supporting opponents Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir is accusing Egyptian intelligence of supporting Sudan's opposition forces, and vowing to take a border dispute between the two neighbors to the United Nations Security Council if negotiations fail.
RELIGION February 6, 2017 Bangladesh sticks to plan to relocate Rohingya Muslims Bangladesh is sticking to its plan to relocate Rohingya Muslims, who fled Myanmar in the face of persecution, from overcrowded and unhealthy camps in a southern coastal district to a low-lying island still not ready for human habitation.
Vatican February 5, 2017 Pope prepares video message for fans attending Super Bowl Look out, Lady Gaga.