Allegations surfaced in July in a report by Australia's ABC featuring several people who accused Cardinal Pell of sexual assault.

Sometimes Pope Francis’ actions are even more eloquent than his words.

'We have a pope who is casual, imprecise and a fan of hyperbole. That is a new, hard thing.'

How can the church continue to sustain its ministries while bearing witness to the timeless truths of its teaching when its own employees do not accept them all?

Despite its functional independence, Taiwan is still regarded in Beijing as a renegade province.

The pope is seeking to get the government and opposition to negotiate a peaceful solution to the present crisis.