Climate change, corruption blamed for Venice flood devastation
Italian Environment Minister Sergio Costa blamed climate change and the "tropicalisation" of violent rainfall and strong winds
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Italy police deal blow to ‘violent’ Nigerian mafia
Italian police said on Thursday they had arrested 19 suspected members of a Nigerian mob
Pope to wrap up landmark Vatican child abuse summit
The 82-year-old has warned victims to lower their expectations, saying that much of the work on tackling abuse would be done post-summit
Cardinal admits Church files on paedophile priests ‘destroyed’
German Cardinal Reinhard Marx was speaking on the third day of an unprecedented summit of the world’s top bishops
Catholic church split over abuse scandal gravity
The Vatican has already warned that in some countries the church is dragging its feet because of cultural difference over what constitutes child abuse
Refugees saved after boat flips in the Mediterranean
Refugees on a boat that set sail from Libya were photographed falling into the Mediterranean.
‘Spying’ on the pope: Vatican leaks reveal dirty dealings
The latest scandal to hit the Vatican has unearthed claims of theft, debauchery and betrayal within the Catholic Church.
World mayors sign pact to fight climate change
More than 60 mayors have signed a declaration with Pope Francis pledging to do their part in taking action against man-made climate change.
Critics tip favourites to win at Venice Film Festival
Critics have tipped movies from Britain, Japan and the United States to win Venice’s Golden Lion prize this year.
Men in white: Pope Francis to meet predecessor
Pope Francis is preparing for a historic meeting with his predecessor Benedict XVI on Saturday.
