Vatican Pope Francis: Press freedom is key indicator of country's health In an address to the Foreign Press Association at the Vatican on Saturday, Pope Francis urged journalists to reject fake news and continue reporting on the troubling conditions of suffering people who no longer make it into daily headlines 19/05/2019
World Ex-Pope Benedict XVI says 'sexual freedom' of 60s to blame for abuse Retired Pope Benedict XVI has blamed the "unprecedented radicalism in the 1960s" for clerical sexual abuse against minors in a letter. 11/04/2019
Good Morning Europe Pope leads four-day summit into sexual abuse in Catholic Church Pope Francies leads a four-day summit in the Vatican into sexual abuse in the Catholic Church 21/02/2019
Good Morning Europe Vatican summit opens on child sex abuse in Catholic Church The Vatican is holding a four-day summit called by Pope Francis to tackle the Catholic Church's long-standing crisis. 19/02/2019
no comment Pope hails 'courageous' girl who broke through security to greet him at UAE mass A little girl defied tight security to fulfil her dream on Tuesday (February 5), breaking through a police cordon to greet Pope Francis. 06/02/2019
Good Morning Europe Pope Francis heads home after giving Arab peninsula's first papal Mass Pope Francis is heading back to the Vatican aboard 'Shepherd One', after historic visit to the UAE. 05/02/2019
no comment Pope Francis welcomed by Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince as he visits presidential palace Pope Francis on Monday (February 4) was welcomed by Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, and the Vice-President of UAE and ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, at Abu Dhabi's presidential palace. 04/02/2019
World Europe briefing: Five stories to know about today Here is a round-up of key stories from across Europe so far today, Monday, February 4. 04/02/2019
world news Pope Francis arrives in UAE for historic visit to Arabian Peninsula Pope Francis flew to the United Arab Emirates, where he will meet Muslim leaders in an effort to promote interfaith dialogue. 03/02/2019
Panama Pope says Catholic Church is weary In a visit to Panama Cathedral, he made reference to the global sexual abuse crisis at a mass for priests and nuns. 27/01/2019
world news Hope for Chinese Catholics The Vatican says it has reached an agreement with China on the appointment of Bishops in the Communist country 22/09/2018
China Pope recognises 7 Chinese bishops in historic agreement The Vatican said the Pope has recognized seven state-appointed Chinese bishops during his four-day trip in the Baltics. 22/09/2018
World Europe briefing: eight stories you need to know about today In a hurry? Here’s our lunchtime briefing of the key stories from around Europe. 30/08/2018
Ireland What exactly did the Pope say on psychiatric help for gay children? What exactly did the Pope say on psychiatric help for gay children? 28/08/2018
Ireland Europe briefing: 7 stories to know about today Here are the latest news and updates as they happened this morning. 24/08/2018
no comment Pope Francis meets Formula E drivers Pope Francis meets drivers of Formula E. The Pontiff also met the Chief Executive of the Formula E series, Alejandro Agag. 12/04/2018
no comment Pope Francis blesses llamas at Vatican City Pope Francis blessed llamas in St. Peter's Square on Wednesday during his weekly audience. The llamas from the South Tyrol region walked with their owners 1,070 kilometres to Vatican City. 11/04/2018
no comment Young cancer survivor gets ride in Popemobile While receiving treatment for leukemia, Peter Lombardi saw the Pope on television and said he wanted to meet him. 30/03/2018
Ireland Pope Francis to visit Ireland in August He'll be visiting Dublin for two days to conclude the international Catholic Church Meeting With Families 21/03/2018
no comment Head of Vatican's communications office resigns Monsignor Dario Vigano blurred a photo of a letter by former Pope Benedict. 21/03/2018
Italy Vatican to provide 'exorcism course' as reports of demonic possessions The six-day course will see talks from experts on varying subjects on the "existential surroundings of demons". 26/02/2018
Vatican Pope warns against 'fake news' Some at St. Peter's Square say the Pope may have been sending a message to Donald Trump and other world leaders who have been using the phrase "fake news." 24/01/2018
Peru Pope visits northern Peruvian town of Trujillo Francis, who has often warned about the effects that climate change has on the poor, 20/01/2018
Peru Pope condemns corruption on Peru trip The pontiff's hard-hitting speech may have made uncomfortable listening for his host, President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski 20/01/2018
Peru Pope defends native Amazonian peoples Francis decried the "pressure being exerted by big business interests" seeking petroleum, gas, lumber, and gold 19/01/2018
Chile Pope in Chilean sexual abuse cover-up row It wasn't all marriages on airplanes. The Pope has caused outrage on his visit to Chile by refusing to condemn Bishop Juan Barros, who stands accused of a cover-up. 19/01/2018
