Person: Ciro Benedettini

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Arrests over Vatican leaks

A monsignor and a woman have been arrested in an investigation into yet another leak of confidential information and documents, the Vatican has said.

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Priests welcome pope’s letter to forgive abortion

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Vatican condemns ‘abominable’ shooting

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Man who tried to kill pope wants to meet Francis

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Check out the Pope's new wheels

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Football fan Pope meets top stars

Envoy recalled for Vatican response

EXPRESSING surprise and regret at some of the “excessive reactions” to the Cloyne Report the Vatican recalled its ambassador to Ireland to discuss the preparation of its response.

Tue, 26 Jul, 2011

Vatican hits out at 'excessive reactions' after Cloyne Report

The Vatican has today expressed its "surprise and disappointment" at some responses to the Cloyne Report into clerical sex abuse.

Mon, 25 Jul, 2011

Vatican spells out policy on reporting of abuse

THE Vatican responded yesterday to allegations it had concealed years of clerical sex abuse by making it clear for the first time that bishops and other high-ranking clerics should report such crimes to police if required by law.

Tue, 13 Apr, 2010

Woman knocks down Pope at Christmas Eve Mass

A woman jumped the barriers in St Peter’s Basilica and knocked down Pope Benedict XVI at the start of Christmas Eve Mass.

Fri, 25 Dec, 2009

Seminary orgy rocks Church in Austria

CATHOLIC leaders in Austria called an emergency meeting yesterday after officials discovered a vast cache of photos and videos allegedly depicting young priests having sex at a seminary.

Tue, 13 Jul, 2004

Priests 'in orgy' at seminary

Roman Catholic leaders in Austria called an emergency meeting today after officials discovered a vast cache of photos and videos allegedly depicting young priests having sex at a seminary.

Mon, 12 Jul, 2004