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'We are scared they could come and recapture us,' says survivor of ADF rebels attack in DRC
IBTimes UK exclusively speaks to the survivor of an attack by Ugandan rebels at his home in Mavivi.
Pope Francis amends canonical Catholic law to allow absolution for the 'sin' of abortion
A temporary measure absolving abortion – initially introduced in 2016 – will now be made permanent.
Pope Francis insists female priesthood will never be an option in the Roman Catholic church
The pontiff says Pope John Paul II's ban on women priests in 1994 is likely to stay forever.
Catholics and Lutherans attempt to heal religious schism with meeting of leaders in Sweden
Pope Francis and Bishop Munib Younan signed a joint declaration at an ecumenical prayer service in Lund to heal the 500-year-old divide.
Double earthquake destroys rural homes in Italy leaving hundreds without shelter
The first quake struck at 7.10pm with the second just over two hours later as tremors were felt in Rome 200km away.
Venezuela government to hold talks with opposition after Pope Francis intervenes
The two sides will meet on 30 October on the Caribbean island of Margarita.
US denies coalition involvement in airstrike on Iraqi mosque that killed 17
Human Rights Watch calls for an investigation to identify those responsible for the strike.
Castel Gandolfo: Take a look inside Pope Francis' summer residence
The Vatican announced that the villa will now be open to the public as a museum.
Peacemaker Kashif Siddiqi to meet Pope Francis and launch first 'Sport and Humanity' conference at Vatican
Siddiqi is a British-Muslim footballer who wants to spread the message of peace throughout the world through the sport.
Pope fast tracks canonisation of French priest slain by Isis
Pope to waive usual five year waiting period that must be observed before someone is considered for sainthood.
Pope Francis calls teaching gender theory in schools 'ideological colonisation' and 'insidious indoctrination'
The pontiff earlier said gender theory was part of 'global war' on traditional family values.
Italy: Former nuns tie the knot and call on Catholic Church to be more tolerant of same sex marriage
Nuns Federica and Isabel fell in love while volunteering at a drug rehab centre in Pinerolo.
Pope Francis likens journalism based on lies and rumours to 'terrorism'
The Catholic pontiff says journalism can't become a 'weapon of destruction'.
Mother Teresa canonised by Pope Francis at Vatican ceremony
'Saint of the Gutters' canonised in a special mass in the Vatican amid criticism over 'miracles'.
Mother Teresa to become a saint after 'performing two miracles'
Two miracles have been attributed to the Kosovar Albanian nun since her 1997 death.
Pope Francis says destroying Earth and turning it into a 'wasteland full of debris, desolation and filth' is a sin
The pontiff proposed that caring for the environment be added to traditional Christian works of mercy.
Pope Francis has a private audience with Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg
The tech billionaire and the Pontiff discussed ways in which technology could be used to alleviate poverty.
Amatrice earthquake: Girl of ten pulled alive from rubble as rescuers 'dig with bare hands'
Death toll rises to 247 according to Italy's regional officials.
Pope Francis slams 'shameful silence' of international community on Beni massacres in DRC
More than 1,150 people have been killed and kidnapped in DRC's mineral-rich North Kivu province.
Isis explains their hatred of Western society in latest Dabiq propaganda magazine
One section of the magazine is reportedly dedicated to remarks made by the Pope.
Pope cautions against 'verdict based on gossip' in sex abuse allegations against cardinal Pell
The pontiff said he would let justice take its course before making any decision regarding the Australian cardinal.
Pope Francis urges youth to swap sofas and video games for social activism
Pope Francis says our purpose in life is not to vegetate but to leave a mark.
Pope Francis admonishes: Don't identify Islam with violence
Worship of the 'god of money' is real inspiration for terrorism says Francis on a flight back to Rome
Pope Francis visits Auschwitz-Birkenau, the former Nazi death camp
Pope visits the Nazi German death camp where Adolf Hitler's forces killed more than a million people.
Pope Francis says world 'is at war' after recent terror attacks
The pontiff spoke to the media following the murder of a French Catholic priest on 26 July.
Photos of Pope Francis in Krakow for World Youth Day celebrations
The murder of a priest in Normandy has added to security fears around the Pope's visit for World Youth Day.
No sex for divorcees, gays and those cohabiting, says US Catholic Archbishop Charles Chaput
Married divorcees can only receive Communion if they live 'as brother and sister', he says.
Vatican leaks: Prosecutors demand jail for accused, including mother of newborn
The court will deliver its verdicts in a day or two following a hearing on 5 July.
Pope Francis: Christians should apologise to gay people
Christians also owed an apology to exploited women and children besides the poor, the pontiff said.
Turkey hits back at Pope Francis over Armenia genocide remarks
Pope Francis is on a three-day visit to Armenia, where he said the 1915 genocide must not be forgotten.