Vatican 05/02/2018 Turkey's Erdogan makes historic visit to Vatican The status of Jerusalem was a key talking point for the President and his host, Pope Francis
world news 22/01/2018 Pope Francis apologises to sexual abuse victims Pope Francis apologises for comments he admits were unintentionally hurtful to many sexual abuse victims.
Peru 22/01/2018 Pope Francis holds Mass ending his two-nation trip to Latin America Visit marked by tough talk on corruption and backlash over sexual abuse
Peru 21/01/2018 Pope Francis winds up LatAm tour with prayers in Lima The Roman Catholic church's sex abuse scandal continued to follow Francis's itinerary, after comments sparked anger in Chile.
Chile 21/01/2018 Pope's defence of Chilean bishop draws stinging rebuke from Cardinal Sean O'Malley of Boston says Pope Francis's insistence that the accusations of a sex abuse cover-up made against Chilean Bishop Juan Barros are "slander", causes "...great pain for survivors of sexual abuse..."
Peru 20/01/2018 Pope Francis visits northern Peru to console thousands of flood-hit people Thousands in Trujillo are still living in tents after El Nino-related floods destroyed thousands of homes and left many families homeless.
Peru 19/01/2018 Peru President asks visiting Pope Francis for help Pedro Pablo Kuczynski urged Francis to help bring the country together after a political crisis.
Chile 17/01/2018 Pope Francis speaks of shame for clergy abuse of children in Chile Francis holds a private meeting with victims
Chile 16/01/2018 Tens of thousands welcome Pope Francis to Chile The trip is not without its challenges following sexual abuse scandal
Chile 14/01/2018 Pope begins trip to Chile and Peru amid tightened security Papal visit comes just days after several churches were attacked in Santiago
Greece 14/01/2018 Samos bursts at the seams as Pope preaches patience while local tempers fray Greeks on the island, which has gained the second largest concentration of migrants in the last two years, are fed up with waiting for relief.
Vatican 14/01/2018 'Treat newcomers with respect' pontiff urges on World Day of Migrants and Refugees Pope Francis called on people to welcome the unknown as he delivered a mass for the 104th World Day of Migrants and Refugees.
Peru 13/01/2018 Christ burns in Lima as Peru's anti-corruption protesters wait on Pope's words The pope's tour of his home continent is off to a rough start even before he arrives, with more protests planned in Chile.
Vatican 08/01/2018 'Feel free to breastfeed here', Pope tells mothers in Sistine Chapel "Don't be afraid, feed them, because this too is the language of love," said the Pope.
Italy 25/12/2017 Pope Francis laments social, environmental & human decline The Pope condemns what he calls "outdated model of development" & reiterates support for two-state solution to Israeli conflict
Italy 17/12/2017 Pope Francis denounces 'fake news' Francis called sensationalised and fabricated news "a serious sin" and urged journalists to maintain high moral standards for the sake of society.
no comment 17/12/2017 Pope Francis uses 81st birthday to flag upcoming attack on "fake news" Francis called sensationalised and fabricated news "a serious sin" and called on journalists to maintain high moral standards for the sake of society.
Bangladesh 02/12/2017 Pope Francis says "Rohingya" on last day in Bangladesh Pope Francis visited a home for the outcast, destitute and orphaned in Bangladesh before meeting with muslim refugees from Myanmar, when he finally used the term "Rohingya".
Myanmar 28/11/2017 Diplomacy in Myanmar: two different approaches Whilst Pope Francis carefully avoids using the word "Rohingya" in his speech, a UN committee pulls no punches in calling for an "exceptional report".
Myanmar 28/11/2017 Pope Francis fails to mention Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar speech He failed to mention the ethnic group who’ve been forced to flee to Bangladesh amid accusations of ethnic cleansing.
