The New York Times claims that the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith had authority over abuse cases from 1922 but only exercised its powers in 2001. Fr Z responds.

David Cameron has reportedly dropped plans to change the law barring Catholics from the monarchy.

Cardinal Keith O'Brien outlines what the Pope will do in Scotland in September.

Ian Paisley has said the state visit to Britain is a "mistake".

The Vatican published decrees on 43 Causes of canonisation yesterday (video).