Pope looks beyond Vatican as reforms take shape

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 14:04

Pope Francis has looked beyond the usual Vatican circles for new cardinals and overhauled the governance of the Vatican bank at the start of a year that heralds key reforms for the Roman Catholic Church.

Nun gives birth in Italy, names baby Francis: Report

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 06:51

A Salvadorean nun who said she had no idea she was pregnant gave birth in Italy this week after she felt stomach cramps in her convent and was rushed to hospital, Italian media reported.

Pope defrocked 400 priests in 2 years

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 06:47

A document today shows Pope Benedict XVI defrocked nearly 400 priests over just two years for molesting children.

Pray for peace, says Pope Francis

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 09:44

Pope Francis has called on Catholics to pray for peace.

Vatican grilled on child abuse by UN watchdog

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 00:50

The Vatican was today pushed for the first time to provide answers to the UN over its commitment to stamp out child sex abuse by priests.

Benedict toasts brother`s 90th with Mass, music

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 05:10

Vatican City news — Retired Pope Benedict XVI is marking a milestone of sorts.

Obama looks forward to meeting Pope in near future: White House

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 03:03

US President Barack Obama is looking forward to meet Pope Francis in the near future, the White House said on Tuesday, without giving details of the meeting.

Vatican puts cap on costs for sainthood cases

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 02:18

How much does it cost to become a saint? The Vatican said on Tuesday it has put a cap of sorts on the often-spiraling budgets for sainthood cases, another nod to Pope Francis` call for sobriety.

Not-so Hell`s Angel - Pope`s Harley-Davidson for sale

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 23:56

A Harley-Davidson motorcycle that was once given to Pope Francis by the manufacturer is to go on sale next month in Paris, a British auction house said on Monday.

Pope warns future cardinals to avoid partying

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 19:17

Pope Francis has written to the cardinals he is preparing to appoint next month, warning them to steer clear of "worldliness" and "celebrations" and telling them they should retain "a simple and humble heart".