Agence France-Presse Pope Francis and the revolution in Vatican foreign policy GlobalPost July 24, 2015 Francis assembled a "progressive" brain trust of mayors this week to focus on climate and modern-day slavery.
Justice Meet an Italian nun who's been helping sex trafficking victims for 20 years GlobalPost July 21, 2015 Sister Rita Giaretta gives shelter and comfort to migrant women fleeing sexual abuse.
Justice 'I was a slave': Nigerian women escape sexual bondage in Italy GlobalPost July 14, 2015 Among the surge of boat migrants into Europe are thousands of trafficked women. Some are starting new lives.
Conflict Italy: Ground zero in Europe’s humanitarian crisis GlobalPost July 06, 2015 137,000 people fleeing wars and poverty arrived at southern European ports during the first half of this year.
Agence France-Presse Pope Francis channels Saint Francis to save the planet GlobalPost June 18, 2015 Analysis: Pope Francis delivers the message on climate change the world needs to hear.
Religion Fault lines surface as the Vatican's climate encyclical leaks GlobalPost June 15, 2015 The hotly anticipated document has been posted early.
Religion Vatican removes de facto immunity for bishops concealing sex abuse GlobalPost June 10, 2015 A new tribunal will weigh allegations against top clergy.
Justice Pope Francis and Europe's escalating refugee crisis GlobalPost June 04, 2015 As thousands of boat migrants inundate the Mediterranean, the church does what it can.
Religion Vatican strategy promotes Pope Francis as catalyst on climate change GlobalPost April 30, 2015 Francis will attend key gatherings ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris.
Religion How the liberal American nuns prevailed over the Vatican old guard GlobalPost April 16, 2015 Pope Francis has ended a controversial investigation into alleged misconduct by US sisters.