Vatican: Pope cuts pay for cardinals as finances are hit by pandemic

Pope Francis has ordered pay cuts for cardinals and other clerics as the Vatican battles to balance its books during the pandemic. Cardinals will see their pay reduced by 10%…

Saudi Arabia: Peace plan for Yemen put forward

Saudi Arabia has proposed a new peace plan to end nearly six years of war in Yemen. It suggests a UN-supervised ceasefire between Yemen’s Saudi-backed government and Houthi rebels, who…

Vatican: Catholic Church cannot bless same-sex unions

The Catholic Church does not have the power to bless same-sex unions, the Vatican office responsible for doctrine has said. It is “impossible” for God to “bless sin”, the Congregation…