Last Updated: Thursday, April 29, 2010, 10:45
The number of Catholics in the world rose by 11.5 percent to 1.166 billion between 2000 and 2008 that includes a "dramatic increase" in Africa and Asia, the Vatican has said.
Last Updated: Sunday, April 4, 2010, 10:07
The leader of the world`s Anglicans expressed "deep sorrow and regret" for saying the Catholic Church in Ireland was "losing all credibility" over the paedophile priests scandal.
Last Updated: Thursday, April 1, 2010, 12:40
The number of non-believers and atheists has grown significantly in Spain during the last decade while the percentage of Catholics has come down by 10 percent, a government survey has said.
Last Updated: Sunday, January 17, 2010, 20:57
Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday acknowledged problems between Catholic and Jews, but insisted there was "great respect" between the two religions, hours before a controversial visit to a Rome synagogue.
Last Updated: Friday, January 8, 2010, 09:48
Pope Benedict XVI is seeking more freedom for the Catholic Church in Turkey.
Last Updated: Thursday, October 29, 2009, 21:37
Pope Benedict XVI urged Iranian authorities on Thursday to let Catholics have the priests and churches they need to freely practice their faith in the country.
Last Updated: Monday, October 26, 2009, 23:58
The Vatican said talks held on Monday with a group of breakaway traditionalist Catholics were cordial and will continue over the coming months.
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