Pope John Paul II

Sex abuse scandal haunts Pope Francis' aide and Australia's top Catholic cleric George Pell

George Pell strongly denies the allegations and says he had no knowledge of widespread paedophilia in the church in Australia, even suggesting a conspiracy to bring him down.

Jun 29, 2017, 08:58 AM IST

'Pope John Paul II had intense relationship with married woman'

The letters do not indicate that the Pope, who died in 2005 at the age of 84 , broke his vow of celibacy.

Feb 15, 2016, 17:55 PM IST

Pope John Paul II was in 'intense' relationship with a married woman philosopher?

Hundreds of letters and photographs have revealed that Pope John Paul II was in a close relationship with a married woman. The relationship lasted more than 30 years.

Feb 15, 2016, 13:58 PM IST

Pope honours Ugandan martyrs on Africa tour

Vast crowds of Ugandans greeted Pope Francis on Saturday as he honoured Christians martyred for the faith on the second leg of a landmark trip to Africa, which he dubbed "the continent of hope".

Nov 28, 2015, 13:48 PM IST