Catherine Pepinster

A historic papal autobiography offers unique insights into the challenges faced by the leader of the Catholic church, but skates over scandals

‘I do not have a memory of Caldey that does not include abuse,’ one of the victims told a review released this week that has exposed a familiar story of cruelty, secrecy and institutional failure.

A survivor of abuse in the Catholic Church is calling for her former parish priest’s MBE to be forfeited.

Polly Toynbee (pictured) has been the doyenne of liberal social and political commentators for decades.

The Santa Marta Group has urged governments renew efforts to combat modern slavery.

The head of the Maronite Church has said that millions of Syrian refugees are threatening Lebanon’s future as a balanced religious community.

The Bishop of the Forces, Paul Mason, told Radio 4 that IICSA's recommendation for mandatory reporting of abuse could not break the confessional seal.

The Vatican is investigating complaints about the nun in charge of London’s Tyburn Convent over the Covid vaccine.