Now playing Next Vatican Pope Francis says Catholics don't need to breed 'like rabbits' Known for his straight talking, it was a typically friendly but forthright Pope Francis who spoke to journalists as he flew back to Rome from Manila 20/01/2015
Now playing Next Vatican Pope Francis names 20 new Catholic Church cardinals Pope Francis has named 20 new cardinals to the top of the Roman Catholic Church hierarchy. They include 15 who are under 80 years old and would 04/01/2015
Now playing Next Vatican Pope urges people to unite and fight slavery and human trafficking Pope Francis has urged people of all religions and cultures to unite to fight modern slavery and human trafficking. In his first Mass of 2015, he 01/01/2015
Now playing Next Vatican Man who shot Pope Jean Paul II returns to crime scene The man who tried to kill former Pope John Paul II 33 years ago showed up at the Vatican on Saturday to put white roses on his tomb and said he wanted to meet Pope Francis. 27/12/2014
Now playing Next Vatican Pope Francis condemns persecution of minorities in Christmas Day address Tens of thousands of people turned out to hear the Pope’s Christmas Day message in St Peter’s Square in the Vatican. Pope Francis spoke about Ebola 25/12/2014
Now playing Next Vatican Pope says world needs more tenderness and empathy In his Christmas Eve Mass at St Peters Basilica in Rome, the pontiff said the world needs tenderness in times of conflict. 25/12/2014
Now playing Next Vatican Pope hits out at Cardinals' 'lust for power' In his Christmas greeting to those who run the Holy See, Pope Francis said they were "hypocritical" and had "forgotten the Lord". 24/12/2014
Now playing Next Vatican Vatican Christmas tree lights switched on in St Peter's Square There is less than a week until Christmas and the Vatican has switched on the lights on its tree in St. Peter’s Square. The governor of Vatican City 19/12/2014
Now playing Next Vatican Pope Francis turns 78 with tango and tea in St Peter's Square Pope Francis’ weekly address had a festive atmosphere as thousands gathered in St Peter’s Square to celebrate his 78th birthday. The celebrations 17/12/2014
Now playing Next Vatican Dalai Lama and Pope will not meet during Tibetan spiritual leader's visit to Rome The Dalai Lama has confirmed reports that he will not be meeting Pope Francis during a visit to Rome. The Tibetan spiritual leader living in exile 11/12/2014
Now playing Next World Pope Francis, one year on: 'We never imagined he'd have such energy' 12/03/2014
Now playing Next Vatican Pope says "no-one has done more" than Catholic Church to tackle child abuse 05/03/2014
Now playing Next Vatican Pope Francis: 'What can the nuns be doing that stops them answering the phone?' 06/01/2014
Now playing Next Vatican Shock at Femen activist's topless anti-Catholic protest in Vatican 20/12/2013
Now playing Next Vatican Pope orders Germany's 'luxury bishop' to leave residence after €31 million outlay controversy 23/10/2013