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Violence breaks out as Erdogan meets Pope Francis in Rome

The pro-Kurdish group, which objects to Turkey's treatment of Kurds in Turkey and Syria, held a sit-in outside the Castel Sant'Angelo, not far from where Erdogan was meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican.

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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."

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'Treat newcomers with respect' pontiff urges

Pope Francis called on people to welcome the unknown as he delivered a mass for the 104th World Day of Migrants and Refugees.

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'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.

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The Pope says in 2018 we must work for peace for migrants and refugees

Pope Francis offered his reflections on 2018 as he celebrated New Year's Day Mass in St. Peter's Basilica and later greeted some 40,000 people in St. Peter's Square.

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Topless Femen activist tries to grab baby Jesus from Vatican nativity

The activist was stopped by Vatican police before she could snatch baby Jesus away.

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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The Pope condemns what he calls "outdated model of development" & reiterates support for two-state solution to Israeli conflict

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Disgraced former archbishop of Boston, Cardinal Bernard Law, has died

Law became a central figure in the worst crisis to hit the Roman Catholic Church in America - the alleged cover-up by church officials of sexual abuse of children by priests.

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Christmas tree delivery at The Vatican

A giant evergreen conifer is delivered to The Vatican as a gift to Pope Francis.

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The poor are our "passport to paradise" Pope declares

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Anti-war plea from Pope as he prays for WW2 victims

Pope Francis visited a US military cemetery and the site of a Nazi massacre in Rome

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Sex abuse scandal: Vatican Treasurer Cardinal Pell in court

Australia's top Catholic cleric is facing charges of historic sex abuse.

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Document raises fresh questions over decades-old case of missing girl

Italian journalist claims to have uncovered documents linking the Vatican to girl's disappearance

Colombia

Pope Francis flies to Colombia as the nation savours prospects for a peaceful future

With the FARC's 50-year guerilla war seemingly at an end, Pope Francis visits Colombia.

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Cardinal Pell faces court over sex charges

The senior adviser to Pope Francis denies historic allegations in his native Australia

Italy

Vatican switches off fountains and prays for rain in drought-hit Italy

Water reserves in Rome are so low that local authorities said they may be forced to introduce water rationing, by closing household taps for as long as eight hours a day.

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Vatican turns off fountains amid Italy drought

Pope Francis is showing solidarity as Rome faces the prospect of water rationing

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Cardinal Pell back in Australia to face sex charges

Cardinal George Pell

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Cardinal George Pell denies sex offences

High-ranking Vatican official Cardinal George Pell asserts his innocence as he is charged with multiple, historical sex crimes.

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Top Vatican Cardinal charged with multiple sexual assault charges

Pope's chief financial adviser -- Australia's most senior Catholic -- charged with multiple sexual assault charges.