no comment Pope slams use of women and children for prostitution in Thailand On a visit to Bangkok, Pope Francis has spoken up for the victims of sex tourism. 21/11/2019
no comment Pope Francis arrives in Thailand at start of Asia trip The pontiff arrived in Thailand to meet with the country's small but devoted Catholic minority 20/11/2019
Vatican Pope Francis adds 13 like-minded cardinals to Catholic hierarchy Pope Francis adds 13 like-minded cardinals to Catholic hierarchy 05/10/2019
no comment Pope Francis leads Mass on last day in Mozambique Pope Francis, ending his visit to Mozambique, said a mass for some 60,000 people in Maputo's national stadium. Pope Francis wrapped up his visit to Mozambique on Friday by consoling HIV-infected mothers and children. 06/09/2019
world news Pope Francis visits Romania's cultural capital On the last leg of his trip to Romania the pope visited the city of Iasi in the province of Moldova. 01/06/2019
no comment Pope Francis meets indigenous Amazon chief Raoni Wearing his traditional lip plate and a yellow, crown-like decoration on his head, Amazon rainforest Chief Raoni Metuktire on Monday met with Pope Francis at the Vatican. 28/05/2019
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
