Now playing Next Egypt Cairo prepares for Pope Francis' visit to heal ties Pope Francis arrives in the Egyptian capital Cairo less than a month after deadly attacks on Coptic churches 27/04/2017
Now playing Next Egypt Pope to strengthen ties with Islam during Egypt trip Catholics in Egypt make up less than 1% of the population, but Pope Francis wants to strengthen dialogue between religions. 26/04/2017
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Now playing Next Vatican Pope condemns deadly attack on Syrian convoy in Easter message Referring to the blast near Aleppo which killed more than 100 people, Francis said Syrians were the "victims of a war that does not cease to sow horror and death." 16/04/2017
Now playing Next Italy Good Friday: Pope leads 'Way of the Cross' service at Colosseum Pope Francis raised the themes of shame and hope as he led the traditional ‘Way of the Cross’ service at Rome’s Colosseum, late on Good Friday. 15/04/2017
Now playing Next Vatican Pope washes prisoners' feet in Holy Week ritual Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of inmates at a jail housing Mafia turncoats on Thursday, again putting his own stamp on a traditional Holy Week ritual. 13/04/2017
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Now playing Next Vatican Pope opens 'beautiful launderette' for Rome's homeless Rome's homeless can keep their clothes clean courtesy of a new papal initiative 11/04/2017
Now playing Next Vatican Pope offers condolences after Christian bloodshed in Egypt Pope Francis has condemned Sunday’s violence against Coptic Christians in Egypt, where deadly double attacks are sure to raise security concerns over his own forthcoming trip to the… 09/04/2017
Now playing Next Vatican Pope tells EU leaders not to forget founding values of bloc The Pope spoke to EU leaders on the eve of a summit marking the 60th anniversary of the bloc's founding document 24/03/2017
Now playing Next Vatican Pope tells EU leaders not to forget founding values of bloc The Pope spoke to EU leaders on the eve of a summit marking the 60th anniversary of the EU's founding document 24/03/2017
Now playing Next Vatican Pope may allow married men to become priests Pope Francis has said he is willing to consider ordaining older married men in isolated communities, but has ruled out sweeping changes to the church’s strict rules on celibacy for… 10/03/2017
Now playing Next Italy Pope to visit South Sudan Pope Francis has made a surprise announcement saying he wants to make a trip to famine-struck, war-torn South Sudan, but not on his own. 27/02/2017
Now playing Next no comment The Pope and the circus On Wednesday Pope Francis was treated to a brief performance by the Rony Rollers Circus troupe in Saint Peter’s Square at the end of his weekly audience. 23/02/2017
Now playing Next Vatican Pope backs Native Americans in Dakota Access Pipeline row Pope issues support for Native Americans in Dakota Access Pipeline row 15/02/2017
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Now playing Next Vatican Pope Francis targeted by hate campaign Posters have appeared around Rome accusing the Pontiff of attacking conservative Catholics. The signs, which were quickly covered up by the authorities, were put up by mystery activists during the nig 05/02/2017
Now playing Next Italy Bawling babies get breastfed in the Sistine Chapel Pope Francis has baptised 28 infants in the Sistine Chapel, telling their mothers to feel free to breastfeed them if they cried. 09/01/2017
Now playing Next world news Epiphany is celebrated with services, traditions and a joke The Vatican Pope Francis celebrated Epiphany with a joke about camels and the more serious offer of food for some 300 homeless people. 06/01/2017
Now playing Next Italy Pope comforts survivors of Italy's earthquakes During an audience of 800, the Pope listened attentively to survivor accounts and promised a fresh visit, as the region continues to be battered by aftershocks 05/01/2017