Pope Francis

Argentinian pope speaks of 'culture of death' that afflicts wealthy Asian societies.

Five rockets launched into sea in 'test firings' hour before Pope arrived in Seoul.

Strong appeal to Muslim world to take "clear and courageous stance" against IS or face credibility issue

France calls US Security Council emergency meeting over jihadist advance in Iraq.

Nicaragua's liberation theology former foreign minister allowed to celebrate mass after 30 years.

Pope Francis makes emotional plea for peace during weekly public address in Rome.

Sudanese woman sentenced to death for apostasy meets pontiff at Holy See.

Pope Francis says Church should make reparations to victims of sex abuse - but does he mean financial reparations?

Italian newspaper claims Pope admits Vatican advisers say 2% of Catholic priests are paedophiles

Pope Francis will meet six victims from Britain, Germany and Ireland at his private residence on Monday.

International Association of Exorcists (IAE) is formally recognised by Vatican under canon law

Gemelli hospital visit in Rome cancelled for 'sudden indisposition' but Vatican plays down health fears.

Former Holy See envoy to Santo Domingo defrocked after sex abuse trial at Holy See.

Pontiff condemns the legalisation of recreational drugs as the wrong solution to problem of drug use.

Betting could drive up food prices, causing periods of starvation for poor people, said Pope Francis.

Pontiff says he 'does not have much to lose' at his age and therefore does not require the vehicle.

Leader of the Roman Catholic Church branded the Pope mobile a 'sardine can'.

Board will be replaced by four members from US, Italy, Singapore and Switzerland.

Pope Francis prays at Israeli separation wall and calls on Palestinian and Israeli presidents to make peace.

Police arrest 26 Jewish demonstrators who seized King David's Tomb in Jerusalem.

Pope praises Jordan's King Abdullah as 'an artisan for peace' during his Middle East tour.

Pope breaks with tradition by travelling with rabbi and imam and flying directly to Bethlehem.

Convicted ex-Societe Generale rogue trader Jerome Kerviel hands himself into French police custody.

Kerviel sentenced for making unauthorised trades that lost Societe Generale some $6.7bn.

Pontiff offers Martian metaphor in message of inclusion during homily at Vatican Mass

Bishop accuses papal obsession with the devil of undermining modern Church image

Pope Francis will declare two popes saints on Sunday.

Pontiff personally asks for forgiveness for damage done to children by abuse clergy

American and Dutch nationals found with briefcase containing fake bonds with a face value of 3 trillion euros.

Breaking away from tradition pope offers confession to priest and stuns congregation.