Pope Francis calls 'insinuations' against John Paul II unfounded
Pietro Orlandi says that more than 40 year ago, girls were brought into the Vatican to be molested and that Pope John Paul knew about it.
Mon Apr 17 2023
Pope Francis getting better, hospital treatment continues - Vatican
Pope Francis has resumed working while treatment continues at the hospital, the Vatican said.
Thu Mar 30 2023
Pope Francis to gather cardinals to mark his 10th anniversary as pontiff
Francis has said he would be ready to step down if severe health problems prohibited from running the 1.38-billion-member Church.
Mon Mar 13 2023
Former Pope Benedict to have simple funeral after lying in state
The body of Benedict will lie in state in St. Peter's Basilica on Monday and remain there for three days before his funeral.
Sun Jan 01 2023
Pope sacks leadership of worldwide Catholic charity, names commissioner
The former staffer said employees had left jobs at the headquarters because of a climate of bullying, fear and "ritual humiliation".
Wed Nov 23 2022
EXCLUSIVE - Pope Francis denies he is planning to resign soon
Francis said he is on track to visit Canada this month and hopes to be able to go to Moscow and Kyiv as soon as possible after that.
Mon Jul 04 2022
Vatican discloses uses of pope's fund, hoping to shore up trust
The Peter's Pence fund is made up of income from a collection taken up in Roman Catholic dioceses around the world once a year.
Fri Jun 17 2022
John Paul I, pope who reigned for only 33 days, put on path to sainthood
Pope Francis had approved a decree recognising a miracle attributed to the intercession of the late Italian pope.
Wed Oct 13 2021
Far from home? Spider-Man drops in at the papal audience
Spider-Man sat in the VIP section of the audience in Vatican's San Damaso Courtyard.
Wed Jun 23 2021
Vatican court hears graphic description of sexual abuse
Two priests went on trial, one charged with repeatedly raping an altar boy in a youth seminary and the other of covering up the attacks.
Wed Oct 14 2020
After Vatican controversy, McDonald's helps feed homeless in Rome
The fast food giant accepted a challenge to adopt one of Pope Francis's cherished principles - feeding the hungry.
Tue Jan 17 2017
Pope's new mission: buying his own shoes
Pope Francis was the toast of social media on Wednesday after successfully completing his latest groundbreaking mission: popping out of the Vatican to buy himself some new footwear.
Wed Dec 21 2016
Mother Teresa elevated to sainthood
Mother Teresa, the celebrated nun whose work with the poor of Kolkata made her an instantly recognisable global figure, will be proclaimed a saint on Sunday.
Sun Sep 04 2016
Bernard Dompok presents Letter of Credence to Pope Francis
Malaysian Ambassador to the Holy See Tan Sri Bernard Dompok presented his Letter of Credence to Pope Francis at the Vatican City.
Fri Jun 10 2016
Pope Francis to receive top Sunni imam at Vatican
For the first time ever, Al-Azhar's grand imam, Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb will be meeting with Pope Francis at St Peter's next Monday.
Thu May 19 2016
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024