The Holy See remains optimistic about the chances of a breakthrough deal with China, Cardinal Pietro Parolin has said at Davos (Vatican Radio report, video).
Cardinal John Onaiyekan has criticised security forces for failing to rescue a priest kidnapped more than a year ago.
Edward Pentin reports on "a mysterious 120-million Swiss Franc ($118 million) donation" connected to the Vatican-Order of Malta dispute.
Fr Francisco Lopez Sedano reveals what he's learned from performing more than 6,000 exorcisms.
