Now playing Next Vatican Pope Francis decries nuclear war risk in Ukraine The Pope said peace in Europe had been “trampled upon” at an ecumenical event in Rome. 25/10/2022
Now playing Next Vatican French President Macron meets Pope Francis in Rome The two leaders are believed to have discussed the Ukraine war and peace prospects 25/10/2022
Now playing Next Vatican Pope Francis clearly denounced Russia's war in Ukraine, says Vatican The pontiff was heavily criticised for his comments following the death of Daria Dugina in a car bomb attack, referring to her as a "poor girl". 30/08/2022
Now playing Next Vatican Pope Francis creates 20 new cardinals who may choose his successor Sixteen of the 20 new cardinals are under the age of 80, and therefore eligible to vote for the next pope. 27/08/2022
Now playing Next no comment Climate activists protest at Vatican Museums Two members of the group "Ultima Generazione", stuck themselves to a famous statue in the Vatican Museum. 18/08/2022
Now playing Next Vatican Pope Francis may meet the 'pro-war' leader of Russia's Orthodox Church The EU accuses Patriarch Kirill of supporting Russia's war in Ukraine. 01/08/2022
Now playing Next Vatican 'You can change the pope': Pope Francis says he'll slow down or retire The Pope says his weeklong trip to Canada with strained knee ligaments which put him in a wheelchair was "a bit of a test” that showed he needs to slow down and one day possibly retire. 30/07/2022
Now playing Next Vatican Pope Francis names women to bishops advisory committee for first time The Dicastery for Bishops meets to evaluate proposed new bishops that are put forward by Vatican ambassadors. 13/07/2022
Now playing Next no comment Congolese community joins Pope for Mass at Vatican Unable to travel to Congo, Pope Francis greeted the Congolese community in Rome on Sunday, borrowing words from their native languages to wish peace and joy in an especially vibrant ceremony in St. Peter's Basilica 03/07/2022
Now playing Next Vatican Pope Francis urges Congo, South Sudan to 'turn a page' for peace Francis had planned to begin a weeklong pilgrimage to the two African countries but he cancelled the trip last month because of knee pain that makes walking and standing difficult. 02/07/2022
Now playing Next Vatican Pope Francis's decade-long vision for the Church is finally realised in new Constitution On the 5th of June, the new Apostolic Constitution will enter into effect: for the first time, lay persons, including women, will be able to preside over the ministers of the Roman Curia. 03/06/2022
Now playing Next Vatican Pope Francis calls for "Easter truce" in Palm Sunday address Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis said that the “folly of war” leads people to commit “senseless acts of cruelty.” 10/04/2022
Now playing Next Vatican Watch: Pope Francis kisses Ukrainian flag brought from Bucha Francis kissed the grimy flag, which he said “comes from the war, straight from that battered city Bucha”. 06/04/2022
Now playing Next no comment Pope Francis meets Ukrainian children At the end of Wednesday's general audience in the Vatican, Pope Francis greeted children from Ukraine. 30/03/2022
Now playing Next Vatican Pope thanks Poland for 'opening borders and hearts' to Ukrainians More than 660,000 Ukrainians had fled to neighbouring countries by 1 March with Poland welcoming more than half of them. 02/03/2022
Now playing Next Vatican Watch: 'War is insane,' says Pope Francis on Russia-Ukraine crisis The Pope, in his general audience Wednesday, prayed that the "threats of war be overcome through serious dialogue." 09/02/2022
Now playing Next Vatican Ex-pope asks for pardon over sex abuse scandal but denies wrongdoing A recent report found that Pope Benedict had failed to handle cases of sexual abuse at the Munich diocese. 08/02/2022
Now playing Next no comment A shouting man denouncing the Church disrupts an audience by Pope Francis at the Vatican A shouting man denouncing the Church disrupts an audience by Pope Francis at the Vatican, before being escorted outside by police 02/02/2022
Now playing Next The Cube COVID vaccine misinformation violates human rights, says Pope Francis Pope Francis has condemned the spread of fake news about coronavirus jabs and the pandemic. 28/01/2022
Now playing Next Vatican Vatican defends Pope Benedict XVI over fighting clergy sexual abuse The Vatican's comments followed the publication of an independent report that faulted Benedict's handling of four cases of abuse when he was archbishop of Munich in Germany. 27/01/2022
Now playing Next Vatican Pope Francis urges parents not to condemn gay children It is the pope's latest gesture of outreach to the LGBT community, which has long been marginalised by the Catholic hierarchy. 26/01/2022
Now playing Next Vatican Ex-Pope Benedict XVI admits attending meeting about abusive priest The retired Pope had denied attending the meeting to the investigators but says his statement had mistakes in it due to editing "oversight". 24/01/2022
Now playing Next Vatican Pope Francis pledges justice for sex abuse victims after Munich report A lawyers' report found that Benedict XVI had mishandled four cases of sexual abuse in the clergy while archbishop of Munich. 21/01/2022
Now playing Next Vatican Pope Francis says COVID-19 vaccination is a 'moral obligation' Francis also lamented that increasing "ideological divides" were discouraging people from getting vaccinated. 10/01/2022
Now playing Next Vatican Pope praises role of women as peacemakers in his New Year’s address In the Roman Catholic calendar January 1, is dedicated to world peace, and Pope Francis has used the occasion to praise the role of women as peacemakers. 01/01/2022
Now playing Next Vatican Pope Francis prays for pandemic end as COVID-19 cases surge Pope Francis asked for dialogues and peace during his "Urbi et Orbi address on Saturday, after an estimated 2,000 people attend midnight mass in St. Peter’s Basilica the night before. 25/12/2021
