Figures show Vatican stepped up efforts to remove clerical abusers in recent years.
"We pray that the visit of Pope Francis to the Holy Land will reinforce hope in the region."
Sexual abuse can never be justified: Archbishop Tomasi.
Pontiff demands “spending review” to cap canonisation costs for would-be saints.
Dean of St Anne's hopes service will be a springboard for future endeavours on faith and unity.
Second day of historical institutional abuse inquiry in Northern Ireland.
Motorbike signed on the tank by Pope Francis to raise funds for homeless.
“The tragic death of our dear friend Tom O’Gorman over the weekend has come as a huge shock and a painful loss to everyone in the pro-life movement" - PLC.
This year's theme - ‘Is Christ Divided?’ - was chosen by the Churches of French Canada.
Rest safely now dear Tom, safe in the arms of Jesus.
NI facing a "road safety emergency" senior PSNI officer warns.
Sixteen of the nineteen are under the age of 80 and therefore eligible to vote in a conclave.
Fr Paddy Jones highlights scholarly and pastoral criticism of the new translation.
Italian MP highlights lack of support for parents and siblings of the disabled.
Jubilee year and plenary indulgence for those faithful who participate in IHS devotion.
"The female line idea offers a basis for dialogue with feminist theology.”
12 portraits of 12 Jesuits active since the Restoration in 1814 featured over 12 months.
Though the deadline for the Haass negotiations may have passed, the responsibility to work for the common good remains.
Vatican spokesman discusses notorious trial of Pisan scientist.
Former president draws comparisons between the Church's view of homosexuality and its past attitude towards the Jews.
Teresa Devlin will take up her new role on 1 February.
Failure to obey provincial's command to live in Baltimore community results in expulsion after 32 years in the order.
Vatican to hold study day on the plight of the Syrian people.
Pope Francis prays that “all the Church” may be steeped in “the joy of evangelising”.
Three-day trip in May will include a meeting with the Ecumenical Patriarch.
Pope urges Carmelites never to lose hope because sadness leads to a lack of spirituality.
Christians are part of the fabric of society, often acting as bridge-builders.
'Beyond Belief' used in special retrospective of film classics such as Snow White and Cinderella.
Figures show big increase on attendances in 2012.
College of Psychiatrists advises against participation in the absence of clinical guidelines.