Critics say he protected church, not victims, despite moves to defrock accused priests

Apex court orders this for Sahand Nourmohammad-Zadeh as lawyer cites fresh evidence

The latter’s death has sparked questions over what happens next

Catholics, tourists gather at St Peter’s Square to mourn Benedict XVI

International outlook ‘remains troubled’, he adds amid geopolitical tensions, Covid-19

Guardia Nacional says apparent human remains were wrapped in foil, plastic inside box

Outgoing president yet to acknowledge polls defeat as Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva set to be sworn in

Born Joseph Ratzinger, he passes nearly decade after becoming first pontiff to resign in six centuries 

Critics say Balkan nation’s switch to currency only benefits countries like Germany, France

Internationally recognised leader fails bid to oust leftist rival Nicolas Maduro

Move comes after state’s most right-wing govt took over

Pyongyang tops off 2022’s blitz of launches

UK, France join US, Italy, Japan, Spain in imposing special restrictions