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Vatican bank, preparing for new leaders, publishes final 2013 figures
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Preparing for big changes in its governance and structure, the Institute for the Works of Religion, commonly known as the Vatican bank, published its 2013 financial statement, reporting a nose dive in net profit.
Irish abuse victim who met with pope calls it ‘huge vindication’
Marie Kane, one of six Irish survivors of clerical sexual abuse who met the pope July 7 at the Vatican, said she told the pontiff during a 20-minute private meeting that "cover-up (within the church hierarchy) is still happening, and you have the power to make these changes."
Pope meets sex abuse victims, says clergy actions cloaked in complicity
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Asking for forgiveness, Pope Francis told abuse survivors that "despicable actions" caused by clergy have been hidden for too long and had been "camouflaged with a complicity that cannot be explained."
Whither thou goest: Pope speaks openly of ways his pontificate may end
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Sympathizing with all the unknowns facing young people today, Pope Francis -- half joking -- said it is easier for a pope because he knows where his earthly life will end.
Vatican formally recognizes international association of exorcists
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Vatican formally recognized an international association of exorcists founded by Pauline Father Gabriele Amorth, an Italian priest renowned for his work in dispelling demons.
Divine Mercy is focus of prayer for World Youth Day 2016
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The official logo and prayer for World Youth Day 2016 were unveiled July 3 in the event's host city -- Krakow, Poland -- by the city's archbishop, Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, as well as at the Vatican.
Vatican reform proceeding as cardinals meet with pope
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Consultations and assessments concerning the overhaul of the Vatican bureaucracy and its finances continued as Pope Francis met for a fifth series of meetings with his international Council of Cardinals.
Vatican laicizes former nuncio in connection to abuse allegations
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- A Vatican investigation has led to the expulsion of a former Vatican ambassador from the priesthood in response to allegations of sexually abusing minors.
Three Israeli teens found dead, pope consoles families
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis expressed his participation in the "unspeakable suffering" of the families of three kidnapped Israeli teens whose bodies were found June 30 in Hebron, West Bank. After the boys' bodies were found, Israeli military launched what it described as "precision strikes" on 34 sites in the Gaza Strip.
Iraqis returning home despite tough conditions, bishop says
A local archbishop said most of the 40,000 Christians who had fled left with just the clothes on their backs narrowly escaped after militants from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria laid siege to Christian villages outside of Mosul. Most of the families are now returning to their villages.