L’Osservatore Romano said the offensive joke was a ‘sad’ example of the decline of public discourse in Italy
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Head of Vatican Bank investigated for money-laundering
Tuesday, 21 September 2010
The Vatican has expressed ‘bewilderment and amazement’ at the legal action, saying its operations are legitimate
Pope warns Germany of moral erosion on marriage and life issues
Monday, 13 September 2010
Pope Benedict says his native country is losing its sense of God in a speech to its new ambassador to the Holy See
Vatican makes it easier to punish abusive priests
Thursday, 15 July 2010
New norms also strengthen penalty for attempting to ordain women as clergy
Vatican to strengthen child abuse norms
Friday, 9 July 2010
Revisions will also add the attempted ordination of women to list of most serious crimes against Church law
Pontiff makes key appointments to Curia
Wednesday, 7 July 2010
Canadian cardinal and Swiss bishop named as leaders of important curial departments
Cardinal chastised for critical remarks
Thursday, 1 July 2010
Pope talks to Cardinal Schönborn over his critical comments towards a fellow cardinal
Tory party leaders have forgotten what a conservative outlook is all about
By John Thavis