Pope Francis

Heads of the Catholic and Russian Orthodox Churches signed a declaration during historic Havana meeting.

Umberto Bacchi Feb 13, 2016

Leaders call for renewed Christian unity and appeal for protection of Christians in the Middle East.

Karthick Arvinth Feb 13, 2016

Organisers have encouraged followers to download Telegram.

Sarmistha Acharya Feb 12, 2016

Pontiff to meet Russian Orthodox Church head at Havana airport for the first time in history.

Umberto Bacchi Feb 12, 2016

Heads of the Roman Catholic Church and Russian Orthodox Church to meet for first time since split.

Umberto Bacchi Feb 05, 2016

2016 Nobel Peace Prize nominations may include Edward Snowden, Pope Francis, and Greek islanders.

Vasudevan Sridharan Feb 03, 2016

The star handed a book of drawings of Dutch artist Hieronymus Bosch to Catholic Church figure as a gift.

Adam Justice Jan 28, 2016

Iranian president and Catholic leader have 40-minute private conversation at the Vatican discussing conflicts.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 27, 2016

Pope answers questions sent in from 30 children from around the world in book.

Lara Rebello Jan 26, 2016

Apple CEO Tim Cook met Pope Francis on 22 January at the Vatican.

Sarmistha Acharya Jan 24, 2016

The ancient rule banned women from a foot-washing service during Lent.

Adam Justice Jan 22, 2016

Princess Charlene of Monaco and her husband Prince Albert II are visiting the Vatican.

Sanskrity Sinha Jan 18, 2016

Monaco's Prince Albert II and his wife Princess Charlene will travel to the Vatican for a state visit on 18 January.

Sanskrity Sinha Jan 16, 2016

In The Name of God is Mercy, he calls for mercy to be central tenet of the Church rather than condemnation

James Tennent Jan 10, 2016

Many Christians around the world are celebrating Epiphany, while others are preparing for Christmas.

David Sim Jan 06, 2016

The pope's message was delivered during the Christmas Eve Mass at Saint Peter's Basilica.

Sanskrity Sinha Dec 25, 2015

World leaders are taking the opportunity to reflect and deliver messages of peace and hope.

Romil Patel Dec 25, 2015

The late missionary is one step closer to sainthood - but does it take to be canonised?

James Tennent Dec 18, 2015

Miracle attributed to Nobel peace laureate concerned the cure of a man in 2008.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Dec 18, 2015

Larger-than-life images of wild animals and birds were projected onto the façade of St Peter's Basilica.

Sanskrity Sinha Dec 09, 2015

Hoteliers in Italian capital record drop in bookings on the eve of extraordinary Jubilee called by Pope Francis.

Umberto Bacchi Dec 07, 2015

Alleged whistleblowers Father Lucio Angel Vallejo Balda and PR expert Francesca Chaouqui exchange accusations.

Umberto Bacchi Dec 01, 2015

Pontiff urged civilians to reject hatred and violence while visiting a mosque in Bangui.

Elsa Buchanan Nov 30, 2015

People of Paris find unique ways to voice their concerns about climate change, after marches were banned.

Priyanka Mogul Nov 29, 2015

100 Muslims 'stabbed' or 'had their throats slit' in brutal sectarian violence around Bangui's K5 enclave.

Elsa Buchanan Nov 28, 2015

IBTimes UK explains who fights and why in CAR, as Pope Francis visits K5 Muslim enclave

Elsa Buchanan Nov 27, 2015

Scrapping a pre-prepared script, the Latin American pope addressed a packed Nairobi stadium.

Adam Justice Nov 27, 2015

Climate change could push more than 100 million people into extreme poverty by 2030

Elsa Buchanan Nov 26, 2015

Security was tight on the rain-soaked campus of the University of Nairobi.

David Sim Nov 26, 2015

Thousands of Catholic worshippers gathered in the Kenyan capital in spite of rainy conditions.

Adam Justice Nov 26, 2015