THE KNIGHTS OF Malta, the ancient Catholic lay order, is refusing to cooperate with a Vatican investigation into the sacking of a top official over a condom scandal — and is warning its members to toe the line if they choose to speak with investigators. In a statement yesterday, the Knights called Pope Francis’...
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has carried his populist message of economic inequality to the Vatican. Visiting to speak at an economy and social justice conference, he emphasised "the common good". There are no plans for him to meet personally with Pope Francis. "I'm so excited and proud to...