Vatican City

Here’s a story of a young newlywed couple, Alberto “Beto” Anguiano and Alexia Estrada. They live in Pasco, in southeast Washington state. Their marriage…

Pope Francis is taking additional steps to crack down on corruption at the Vatican by decreeing that all bishops and cardinals be tried if they are suspected of criminal behavior. This marks the second time in two days that the pope has worked to hold top church officials accountable for their actions.

Applicable only to Vatican personnel and diplomats around the world, it is the first unified policy for the protection of children and vulnerable adults. But critics say it doesn't go far enough.