Pope Francis

Heads of the Catholic and Russian Orthodox Churches signed a declaration during historic Havana meeting.

Leaders call for renewed Christian unity and appeal for protection of Christians in the Middle East.

Organisers have encouraged followers to download Telegram.

Pontiff to meet Russian Orthodox Church head at Havana airport for the first time in history.

Heads of the Roman Catholic Church and Russian Orthodox Church to meet for first time since split.

2016 Nobel Peace Prize nominations may include Edward Snowden, Pope Francis, and Greek islanders.

The star handed a book of drawings of Dutch artist Hieronymus Bosch to Catholic Church figure as a gift.

Iranian president and Catholic leader have 40-minute private conversation at the Vatican discussing conflicts.

Pope answers questions sent in from 30 children from around the world in book.

Apple CEO Tim Cook met Pope Francis on 22 January at the Vatican.

The ancient rule banned women from a foot-washing service during Lent.

Princess Charlene of Monaco and her husband Prince Albert II are visiting the Vatican.

Monaco's Prince Albert II and his wife Princess Charlene will travel to the Vatican for a state visit on 18 January.

In The Name of God is Mercy, he calls for mercy to be central tenet of the Church rather than condemnation

Many Christians around the world are celebrating Epiphany, while others are preparing for Christmas.

The pope's message was delivered during the Christmas Eve Mass at Saint Peter's Basilica.

World leaders are taking the opportunity to reflect and deliver messages of peace and hope.

The late missionary is one step closer to sainthood - but does it take to be canonised?

Miracle attributed to Nobel peace laureate concerned the cure of a man in 2008.

Larger-than-life images of wild animals and birds were projected onto the façade of St Peter's Basilica.

Hoteliers in Italian capital record drop in bookings on the eve of extraordinary Jubilee called by Pope Francis.

Alleged whistleblowers Father Lucio Angel Vallejo Balda and PR expert Francesca Chaouqui exchange accusations.

Pontiff urged civilians to reject hatred and violence while visiting a mosque in Bangui.

People of Paris find unique ways to voice their concerns about climate change, after marches were banned.

100 Muslims 'stabbed' or 'had their throats slit' in brutal sectarian violence around Bangui's K5 enclave.

IBTimes UK explains who fights and why in CAR, as Pope Francis visits K5 Muslim enclave

Scrapping a pre-prepared script, the Latin American pope addressed a packed Nairobi stadium.

Climate change could push more than 100 million people into extreme poverty by 2030

Security was tight on the rain-soaked campus of the University of Nairobi.

Thousands of Catholic worshippers gathered in the Kenyan capital in spite of rainy conditions.