Pope Francis celebrated a Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica.

Church leaders' Xmas message.

Serious questions raised about the church's response to the crisis.

Father Jim Sichko has a mandate from the Pope: Go forth and do good deeds.

COMMENT: Nativity scene stoush shows secularity in state schools is the best way forward.

Russian Orthodox Church pursuing disciplinary action against priest for immodest posts.

Nothing stopped President Duterte from repeatedly taking aim at the Catholic Church.

The mother visited her child's primary school to discuss its gay pride march.

Authorities are unsure about how to recover his body from the hostile locals.

One person has serious injuries after the crash.

The religious fanatic has been jailed for 10 years in a legal world-first conviction.

Protest at Parliament, attended by about 1000 church members, calling for the reinstatement of Jesus in Parliament's prayer.

Hundreds gather asking Speaker to add Jesus back into parliamentary prayer

"Her abuse in no way represents the views of the vast majority of Wellingtonians."

"Thousands of people" are expected to protest outside Parliament tomorrow.

"This is only for white people. This country is for white people only," family told.

Going to church just turned into a whole new cinematic experience.

Clem Ready, from Gloriavale, was convicted for assaulting two of his daughters.

Presley was one of the most successful porn stars, her new job couldn't be more different.

Australia's royal commission has been investigating since 2012.

The Catholic church knew in 1966 that the priest had been accused of molesting girls.

Archbishop of Washington has denied being informed about his predecessor's misconduct.

Pope's visit leads to calls for Catholic Church to exhume site at former home.

Auckland churches have been shocked to receive rates bills for the first time.

Saudi Arabia's feuds have spilled over into the hajj, annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca.

Statement says Pope on victims' side following report on decades of abuse.

One priest used a crucifix to beat boy, another boy had to pose naked as Jesus on a cross.

Connor Cruise is following in his famous father's footsteps in a very significant way.

Church apologises for comments implying parents bore responsibility for stopping abuse.

A senior bishop has called for a near-total ban on the wearing of burqas in public.