Cardinal George Pell found guilty of child sex abuse
Cardinal George Pell has been found guilty and is set to be jailed for child sexual abuse in the most sensational verdict since the Catholic Church became engulfed in worldwide abuse scandals.
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Former U.S. cardinal Theodore McCarrick defrocked by Pope Francis over sexual misconduct allegations
Disgraced former U.S. Cardinal Theodore McCarrick has been expelled from the Roman Catholic priesthood following allegations against him, including sexual abuse of minors, the Vatican said on Saturday.
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Vatican and China sign draft accord on appointment of bishops
The Vatican said on Saturday (Sep 22) it had signed a historic joint agreement with China on the appointment of Roman Catholic bishops, though critics say the accord is a sell-out to the communist government.
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