Catholic Church
In The Papers
Protest or disrespect? Australian schoolgirl's anthem protest sparks national debate
IN THE PAPERS - Thursday, September 13: Should the Catholic Church re-evaluate celibacy among priests? That's one of the questions asked in the papers after a new report reveals…
German media say 3,677 were abused by Catholic clergy
A report on sexual abuse inside the Catholic Church in Germany says 3,677 people were abused by clergy between 1946 and 2014, two leading German media outlets said Wednesday.
Leaked study says German Catholic clerics abused thousands of children
A report on sexual abuse inside the Catholic Church in Germany says 3,677 people were abused by clergy between 1946 and 2014, two leading German media outlets said Wednesday.
The Interview
'Pope Francis did not apologise for Church crimes in Ireland'
Last weekend, Pope Francis paid a two-day visit to Ireland, where he reacted to widespread sexual and physical abuse carried out at Catholic churches, schools and workhouses over…
Vatican knew of Pennsylvania abuse cover-up, AG says
The Vatican knew of a cover-up of child sex abuse by Roman Catholic priests in Pennsylvania through secret archives that bishops in the state shared with church leaders in Rome,…
Mediawatch
Pope directly accused in cover-ups of abuse scandals
We take a look at the different fronts where the Vatican and Pope Francis personally are being accused of responsibility for mismanaging or ignoring abuse scandals, this after…
Vatican removes Pope’s remarks on psychiatric help for gay children
The Vatican on Monday rolled back on Pope Francis's recommendation that parents seek psychiatric help for children who show homosexual tendencies.
The Debate
Pressure on the Pope: Can the Catholic Church recover from sex abuse scandals?
After again apologising for repeated Church scandals on his weekend trip to Ireland, Pope Francis dismissed the cover-up claims of a retired conservative US prelate. The sex…
Abuse claim letter 'timed to inflict maximum damage on Pope Francis'
Austen Ivereigh, biographer of the Pope, discusses the allegations made by a former Vatican official that the pontiff ignored sexual abuse allegations against a senior clergyman.
Pope refuses to comment on abuse cover-up claim
Pope Francis said on Sunday he would not respond to a former top Vatican official who accused him of having known for years of allegations of sex abuse by a prominent U.S.…
In The Papers
Cheeky celebration after much-needed rain falls for Australian farmers
IN THE PAPERS - Monday, August 27: We look at reactions to the death of John McCain, a political maverick and war hero. We also look at the Irish press, which is quite critical…
In Ireland, Pope Francis asks for forgiveness over sex abuse scandals
In Ireland, Pope Francis asks for forgiveness over sex abuse scandals