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Pope Francis asks faithful to pray for 'very ill' Benedict XVI

The Vatican has announced that retired ex-pope Benedict is in a "serious" but "stable" condition.

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Pope Francis calls for end to 'senseless' war in Ukraine

In his traditional Urbi et Orbi address, the Pope expresses sorrow over "the icy winds of war".

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More than 7,000 gather in Vatican for midnight Christmas mass

Pope Francis asked people this Christmas to “do something good,” during his homily at Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Saturday.

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Pope uses Christmas Urbi et Orbi message to lament 'icy winds of war'

The traditional Christmas Day message was delivered from the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican.

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'Elegant demon': Pope warns Vatican workers over sense of superiority

The leader of the Catholic Church criticised Vatican bureaucrats, telling the Holy See faithful that they "could easily fall into the temptation" of acting holier than thou or feeling like they are better than the rest.

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Pope pays tribute to Ukraine children on 86th birthday

"Many children suffer due to the war and also suffer due to other injustices. If the Lord is giving us this joy to celebrate Christmas together and in peace let’s think about those who suffer and let’s pray for them,” Pope Francis said.

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'A defeat for humanity': Pope cries during prayer over Ukraine war

The Pontiff was applauded by the crowd after breaking down and crying during a public prayer in central Rome, where he called for peace in Ukraine.

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New book delves into Swiss Guards’ murders

The mother of a Swiss Guard member accused of committing one of the most sensational crimes in recent Vatican history – fatally shooting his commander and the senior officer's wife before killing himself -- is turning to the UN and Pope Francis in hope of finding some closure.

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Pope Francis sacks leadership of Vatican-based charity

The Pontiff's shock move targeted the chiefs of Caritas Internationalis (CI), a Catholic charity confederation with more than a million employees and volunteers around the world

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Pope Francis attracts thousands in first-ever Bahrain visit

An estimated 30,000 people crowded into a sports stadium in Bahrain to attend a mass by Pope Francis.

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Pope Francis blasts 'childlike' wars at Bahrain Interfaith Summit

With Russia’s war in Ukraine raging, Pope Francis joined Muslim, Christian, and Jewish leaders in calling for world peace.

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Pope Francis urges end to death penalty as he arrives in Bahrain

Upon his arrival, Francis also urged the Gulf nation to ensure “safe and dignified” working conditions for its immigrant labourers, who have long faced abuse and exploitation.

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Bring back meat free Fridays and slash emissions, study urges Pope

The Catholic tradition of abstaining from meat on a Friday dates back to the 9th century - but many have ditched it in recent decades.

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Pope Francis decries nuclear war risk in Ukraine

The Pope said peace in Europe had been “trampled upon” at an ecumenical event in Rome.

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French President Macron meets Pope Francis in Rome

The two leaders are believed to have discussed the Ukraine war and peace prospects

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Ukraine war: Key developments you need to know today

These are the latest developments in the Ukraine war you need to know today.

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Pope Francis joins religious conference in Kazakhstan

One of the conference's goals was to promote peace through dialogue.

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Pope gives speech in Astana on Kazahkstan visit

The head of the Catholic church is on a visit to the predominantly-Muslim country until Thursday. 7,000 Catholics turned out at the Expo-Square to see the papal saint.

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Religion cannot be used to justify the evil of war, says Pope Francis

He made the remark to the hierarchy of the Russian Orthodox Church and other faith leaders at a conference in Kazakhstan.

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Pope Francis visits Kazakhstan, will not meet with Russia's patriarch

The leader of the Catholic Church was supposed to meet with Russian Orthodox Church's Patriarch Kirill, but the tete-a-tete will not take place after Kirill opted out of attending the conference.