Pope Francis has warned of “inflated expectation” surrounding the Vatican’s summit on clerical sexual abuse in February, and is asking people not to expect too much from the landmark event.
A task force made up of child protection experts, operating on every continent, will be established at the conclusion of the Vatican summit on clerical sex abuse from February 21-24.
A freak surfing accident means that, according to doctors, it is unlikely Jess Collins will ever be able to walk again - but her determination to defy her injury and keep fighting is inspiring people everywhere.
The lingering question over the adequacy of religious protection laws in Australia will remain unanswered until at least this May after Prime Minister Scott Morrison declared it would be a significant issue at the next federal election.
A group of Chilean bishops - who Pope Francis accused last year of destroying evidence and covering up child sex abuse - visited Rome this week in an attempt to repair the damage.