Canonisation will take place at the Vatican in October. Continue reading →

77-year-old George Pell was jailed for six years after he was found guilty on five charges of abusing two 13-year-old boys at St Patrick’s Cathedral while he was archbishop of Melbourne more than 20 years ago. Continue reading →

An Argentine bishop close to Pope Francis is now on trial at the Vatican, accused of sexually abusing seminarians. Continue reading →

The lawsuit attempts to trace a direct line from clergy sex abuse victims to the Vatican, through Minnesota church officials. Continue reading →

Benedict said the spread of explicit sex education for young schoolchildren and nudity in advertising had contributed to a loosening of moral bearings. Continue reading →

Pell, 77, is the highest ranking Catholic priest worldwide to be convicted for child sex offenses. Continue reading →

No sweeping new law was announced to punish bishops who cover up abuse. No files were released or global reporting requirement endorsed requiring priestly rapists to be reported to police. Continue reading →

Sister Veronica Openibo gave a powerful speech to nearly 190 church leaders on the third day of Pope Francis’ four-day tutorial on preventing abuse. Continue reading →

Canadian bishops are participating in the Vatican’s first-ever conference on widespread sexual abuse in the church. Here’s how survivors say the church can truly make amends. Continue reading →