Vatican rubbishes corruption claims

The Vatican fiercely rejected claims by one of its archbishops of widespread corruption and waste in the management of the Holy See.

Global anti-abuse conference set for the Vatican

Catholic leaders from around the world will meet next week for a conference to combat child abuse which will include a penitential service.

Pope decries commercialisation of Christmas

Pope Benedict has ushered in Christmas, urging people to see through the commercialism of the season and rediscover the significance of the day.

Put your nuns on the pill, pope urged

The Catholic Church should pay for nuns to go on contraceptive pills to cut the cancer risk that comes with a life of celibacy, cancer experts say.

Pope celebrates giant mass in voodoo heartland

Pope Benedict XVI gives mass at a stadium hosting tens of thousands in Benin, wrapping up a visit detailing his vision for his church's future.

Pope labels Aids an 'ethical issue'

Pope Benedict XVI has labelled Aids an "ethical problem" and condemned corruption as he laid out a vision for his church's future in Africa.

Benetton in hot water over Unhate ad campaign

Italian clothes company Benetton has pulled a photo montage showing the pope kissing a leading imam from its new global ad campaign, Unhate.

African music stars sing for new Vatican CD

Three popular African singers have released a CD in collaboration with Vatican Radio to mark the pope's upcoming visit to Benin.

Pope calls for 'moral virtues' in Italy

Pope Benedict XVI has called for a "a solid platform of moral virtues" in Italy, following recent sex scandals involving the prime minister.

Pope tells Catholics the church has 'good and bad fish'

Pope Benedict urged the faithful not to leave the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday as he began a four-day visit to Germany.

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