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Vatican
The Vatican is the seat of the Roman Catholic Church and its head, the pope.
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Vatican: No financial default, only 'spending review'
Two leading Vatican aides have denied a new book's claim that the real-estate-rich Holy See is close to "bankruptcy."
Vatican security chief steps down over leak
The resignation follows the leak of information from an investigation into alleged financial wrongdoing.
Pope Francis opens divisive debate on preserving the Amazon
While bishops have proposed ordaining married men with children in the Amazon, women are still forbidden to vote.
Germany's Catholic Church struggles with women
Germany's bishops are under pressure from women to reform the church and from the Vatican to put on the brakes.
Vatican warns German bishops over reform proposals
Plans to include laypersons in a reform process have put the Catholic Church in Germany on a collision course with Rome.
Pope 'not afraid' of schism with US Catholics
The pope has responded to attacks from conservative Catholics over his stance on social issues and climate change.
Inside Europe: Rome cracks down on skip-the-line touts
Tourists heading to Rome who are planning to visit the Vatican Museums will have to be patient. There are more tourists than ever — and fewer possibilities to jump the queue. Since the beginning of August, it's become illegal for touts to sell so-called skip-the-line tickets. Our reporter Angelo van Schaik braved the crowds at the Vatican Museums and waited in line with everyone else.
Cardinal Pell loses appeal against child sex convictions
An Australian court dismissed the former Vatican treasurer's appeal to have his convictions overturned.
Vatican searches for princesses and missing teen
The Vatican has opened two burial chambers in an attempt to solve the case of an Italian teen who vanished 36 years ago.
Bones found in hunt for Vatican missing teen
Human bones found close to the tombs of two 19th-century German princesses will now be examined by forensic experts.
Vatican finds empty graves in search for teenager
Two graves opened in the Teutonic Cemetery did not reveal the remains of missing teenager Emanuela Orlando.
Catholic Church rejects gender identity theory
In a document aimed at Catholic schools, the Church has rejected the idea that gender identity can be fluid or chosen.
Pope Francis urges unity in Romania
The pope called on Romanians to reject hate at the start of his first trip to the Orthodox majority country.
Pope says abortion like hiring a 'hit man'
German officials have condemned rhetoric like that of the pope as "absolutely unacceptable."
Germany presents first female cathedral stewards
German women are demanding more rights in the Catholic Church — and taking on new roles in the Cologne. A coincidence?
US Catholic abuse victims to sue Vatican
They aim to force the Catholic Church to release details on thousands of priests involved in alleged abuse cases.
Germany: Catholic women begin church strike
German Catholic women have begun a weeklong boycott of regular voluntary work in churches to press demands for reform.
Pope issues sweeping new sex abuse law
The groundbreaking new law requires clergy to report suspected cases of child sexual abuse to their superiors
Vatican opens probe into missing girl Emanuela Orlandi
After 35 years, Vatican City is opening an investigation into the disappearance of 15-year-old Emanuela Orlandi.
Vatican upholds Guam archbishop sex abuse conviction
A Vatican tribunal has confirmed the child abuse conviction of former Guam Archbishop Anthony Apuron.
Pope Francis issues sweeping sex abuse legislation
Pope Francis issues sweeping sex abuse legislation covering all personnel who work for the Vatican
Pope rejects resignation of sex abuse cover-up cardinal
Cardinal Philippe Barbarin is one of the highest-ranking officials to be found guilty in a sex abuse-related case.
Nicaragua police detain over 100 protesters
Police fired tear gas at demonstrators in Nicaragua as they tried to take part in a protest, with over 100 detained.
It's time to reform the Catholic Church
Christoph Strack
Pope Francis once made Cardinal Pell one of the Vatican's most powerful men. Now, he's going to prison for sexual abuse.
Cardinal George Pell sentenced to six years jail
Pell is the most senior Catholic Church official to be convicted of sex crimes.
Church 'cover-ups must stop!'
Was Pope Pius XII a silent bystander during the Holocaust or did he secretly contribute to saving Jews?
Vatican to open WWII archives
Pope Francis said that the Vatican is to open the secret archives of Pius XII in March next year.
Inside Europe 28.02.2019
Saudi-led coalition forces use German arms in Yemen – France grapples with clerical sex abuse - Finland works to eradicate homelessness - Hungary's new anti-migrant poster campaign raises eyebrows - Greek divers tackle plastic waste in the Mediterranean – Churchgoers in Ukraine face a choice - The world's biggest dog's dinner to protest Brexit – And a clash between youth culture and the Kremlin.
Journalists accused of breaking Pell suppression order
Dozens of journalists in Australia who covered Cardinal George Pell's trial could face jail time for their reporting.
Vatican to open probe into Cardinal George Pell
The inquiry could see the top cleric and former adviser to Pope Francis expelled from the priesthood.
Top Vatican cleric Cardinal George Pell's bail revoked
A jury in December found Pell unanimously guilty of molesting two 13-year-old boys in 1996.
Top Vatican cleric convicted of child sex crimes
Cardinal George Pell, who helped elect popes, has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two choirboys.
An end, and something of a beginning
Christoph Strack
The Vatican's conference on sexual abuse was exemplary and necessary, says DW's Christoph Strack.
German cardinal says pedophile documents 'destroyed'
Vatican officials worked to silence the victims, a German cardinal told the summit on tackling pedophilia.
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Vatican opens landmark sex abuse summit
While abuse survivors hope for real change in the Catholic Church, fundamental reforms are likely a long way off.
Vatican defrocks US ex-cardinal McCarrick
The Vatican has defrocked the ex-archbishop of Washington, Theodore McCarrick, over numerous charges of sex abuse.
Doris Reisinger: 'I was the perfect victim'
The Vatican must do more to protect nuns who are being sexually assaulted by Catholic priests, a rape survivor tells DW.
French cardinal on trial over abuse cover-up
Victims have acused Cardinal Philippe Barbarin of failing to report a priest who abused children in the 1980s and 1990s.
Vatican to crack down on sexual abuse
Pope Francis has called a crisis meeting in Rome in 2019 to address the international scandal.
Vatican spokesman Greg Burke resigns
The Vatican says Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Vatican spokesman Greg Burke and his deputy.
Pope Francis urges fraternity in Christmas message
Pope Francis urged fraternity and an end to conflicts in his Christmas message.
Pope Francis opens new clinic for Rome's homeless
The Mother of Mercy health office reflects Pope Francis' determination to help society's weakest people.
Pope tells predator priests to turn themselves in
The pope has made child sexual abuse in the church the center of his annual speach to the Vatican bureacracy.
Experts probe human remains at Vatican embassy
The grisly find has led to speculation about the fate of a Rome schoolgirl who disappeared in 1983.
Italy must get tax back from Vatican, EU rules
Europe's top court has toppled an Italian tax loophole for non-commercial Vatican-owned properties.
Vatican calls for more responsibility for women
A four-week summit has ended with a call to give women bigger roles in church decision-making.
Vatican refuses to approve liberal theologian
A liberal Frankfurt theological college rector blocked by the Vatican has been given widespread support in Germany
Pope defrocks Chilean priest a center of abuse scandal
Father Karadima has been stripped of his duties by the pope. He had been found guilty in 2011 of abusing teenage boys.
Inside Europe: Controversial Polish film about the clergy
What promises to be Poland's biggest movie hit of the year has incurred the wrath of the country's powerful Roman Catholic church for its frank portrayal of how many of its priests defy its teachings in their private lives. A crusade against the movie, which is called The Clergy, has been launched by state-controlled media and conservative intellectuals. Julian Berner reports from Warsaw.
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