Pope Francis

Co-founder of Microsoft Bill Gates is more highly regarded than Barack Obama, Pope Francis or Vladimir Putin in an international poll.

The leader of the Catholic Church Pope Francis is concerned over Malta's Civil Union bill to allow same-sex couples to wed.

Argentinian pontiff sets 10-year attendance record for Holy See audience.

Ahead of second round of Geneva talks, Syrian president tells Pope there should be no foreign intervention.

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Four homeless people, one of them bringing his dog, celebrated Pope Francis' 77th birthday at the Vatican, on Tuesday.

Vatican says US magazine award to Argentinian pontiff Jorge Mario Bergoglio unsurprising.

First Jesuit Pope is Time choice for prestigious annual title, beating Edward Snowden and Edie Windsor.

Pope Francis is most popular globally, as Andy Murray and Margaret Thatcher top UK charts.

Council of Europe's Moneyval will issue a positive report on the Vatican's financial reforms and transparency

Archbishop of Boston cardinal Sean O'Malley announces new commission to tackle sex abuse.

Head of Catholic Church discuses past employment while attending Mass in Rome

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu in Vatican talks with pontiff.

Francesca Pascale demands audience with pontiff over former PM's expulsion from Senate.

Pontiff worried by sectarian violence in Syria, Iraq and Egypt urges authorities to protect the faithful.

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Pontiff embraced man affected by neurofibromatosis in the Vatican in St Peter's Square.

Pope Francis dismiss Bishop who spent £26m for diocesan residence in Limburg

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Institute for Religious Works concerned over large Iraqi and Iranian cash moves.

Device found inside lavatory in Aparecida sanctuary where Francis will visit later.

Italian bishops’ station TV 2000 showed pontiff apparently performing exorcism.