Vatican spokesman and his deputy resign, says official The Vatican has announced the resignation of its spokesman and his deputy, without giving any explanation. Europe • 31 Dec 18
Pope says Church will never again ignore abuse claims Pope Francis has said that the Catholic Church will never again treat abuse allegations without "seriousness and promptness", calling on abusers to hand themselves in … World • 21 Dec 18
Almost 700 clergymen accused of child sex abuse in US Almost 700 clergymen in the US state of Illinois have been accused of child sexual assault, a far greater number than the Catholic Church had … US • 20 Dec 18
Lawrence Duffy appointed as Bishop of Clogher Monsignor Lawrence Duffy has been appointed as the new Bishop of Clogher by Pope Francis. Ireland • 08 Dec 18
North Korea leader invites pope to visit Pyongyang The North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has invited Pope Francis to visit Pyongyang in a gesture designed to highlight peace efforts on the Korean … World • 09 Oct 18
Martin warns church must renounce rank or privilege Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has warned that the Catholic Church in Ireland can only experience God's strength when it renounces any sense of rank, privilege or … Ireland • 02 Oct 18
€253m still outstanding on church compensation promise The Catholic Church still has to pay the State more than half of the compensation money it promised to give for victims of physical and … Catholic Church • 27 Sep 18
Pope accepts resignation of two more Chilean bishops Pope Francis has accepted the resignations of two more bishops from Chile, where prosecutors are investigating cases of sexual abuse by members of the clergy. Catholic Church • 21 Sep 18
Leaked report says 'thousands' abused by German priests The Catholic Church in Germany has acknowledged a "depressing and shameful" legacy of sexual abuse after a leaked study said clerics had abused thousands of … Europe • 12 Sep 18
New York dioceses subpoenaed in abuse investigation New York's attorney general has issued civil subpoenas to all New York Roman Catholic dioceses as part of a sex abuse investigation, a law enforcement … Catholic Church • 06 Sep 18
Proof of Pope's visit will depend on 'decisive action' Primate of All Ireland Archbishop Eamon Martin has said the Catholic Church understands why survivors of abuse find it difficult to trust the institution. Pope Francis In Ireland • 27 Aug 18
Survivors say Pope's speech a 'missed opportunity' A number of abuse survivors have expressed disappointment with the Pope's speech at Dublin Castle, saying it was a missed opportunity to acknowledge the Vatican's … Pope Francis In Ireland • 25 Aug 18
Cardinal Wuerl's name taken off US school over scandal The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh has removed Cardinal Donald Wuerl's name from the title of a high school after a grand jury report on sex … Catholic Church • 23 Aug 18
Not enough for church to apologise for abuse - Martin The Catholic Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin has said the church has to find a way to sanction bishops who gravely fail victims of child … The Pope in Ireland • 19 Aug 18
Might the Catholic Church find warm embrace in China? The Catholic Church is engaged in a battle for souls in China, but is also engaged in a battle between two elements of the church … World • 19 Aug 18
Survivors say Vatican statement on abuse 'falls short' Abuse survivor Marie Collins has said that a statement by the Vatican on child abuse goes further than similar statements in the past, but still … Vatican • 17 Aug 18
Vatican expresses 'shame and sorrow' over sexual abuse The Vatican has expressed "shame and sorrow" for sexual abuse by clergy, in its first response to a report by a US grand jury. Catholic Church • 17 Aug 18
Cardinal withdraws from World Meeting of Families One of the Vatican's key advisers on clerical sex abuse, Cardinal Sean P O'Malley, has withdrawn from the World Meeting of Families where he was … The Pope in Ireland • 16 Aug 18
US report lists more than 300 'predator' priests A sweeping US grand jury report has found credible allegations against more than 300 predator priests and identified more than 1,000 victims in decades of … US • 15 Aug 18
Former archbishop avoids jail over sex abuse cover-up A former Australian archbishop convicted of concealing abuse by a notorious paedophile priest in the 1970s was confronted by enraged victims outside a courthouse after … Australia • 14 Aug 18
Vatican sought indemnity over legal action - Ahern Former minister Dermot Ahern has said the Vatican's most senior Cardinal sought an agreement under which Ireland would indemnify the Catholic Church against legal action … Ireland • 09 Aug 18
Church's teachings on homosexuality 'evil' - McAleese Former president Mary McAleese has said that she is hopeful that the Pope will change the Catholic Church's teachings on homosexuality, which she described as … Mary McAleese • 07 Aug 18
Australian archbishop accused of abuse cover-up resigns The Vatican has announced the resignation of the Australian Archbishop Philip Wilson, the most senior Catholic cleric to have been found guilty of concealing child … Catholic Church • 30 Jul 18
US cardinal calls for strict policies on sex abuse A leading Catholic cardinal and key adviser to Pope Francis has called for the Vatican to "swiftly and decisively" adopt strict policies for cases of … Catholic Church • 25 Jul 18
Australian PM calls on Pope to sack archbishop Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has called on Pope Francis to sack disgraced archbishop Philip Wilson after he was convicted of covering up child sex … Australia • 19 Jul 18
