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Argentina to issue papal commemorative coins Argentina moved a step closer Thursday to issuing commemorative coins to honor its native son after its lower chamber of Congress backed the move, Pope Francis.

29 November 2013

Pope says Church should rid itself of 'worldliness' Pope Francis on Friday called for the Catholic Church and its faithful to rid themselves of earthly concerns like St Francis of Assisi during a pilgrimage to the saint's Italian hometown.

07 October 2013

Obama says he admires pontiff's inclusive spirit President Barack Obama had warm words Wednesday for what he sees as Pope Francis' inclusive attitude in recent remarks urging the Roman Catholic church not to focus only on abortion or gays.

03 October 2013

Pope leads fasting and prayer day for Syria The Catholic Church has called for a global day of fasting and prayer on Saturday for peace in Syria and against any armed intervention, with Pope Francis scheduled to host a mass vigil on St Peter's Square.

07 September 2013

Pope to investigate Poland's ritual slaughter ban Pope Francis has ordered an investigation into a Polish ban on the ritual kosher slaughter of animals.

03 September 2013

Pope calls for mutual respect between Christians and Muslims Pope Francis reached out to Muslims on Sunday to mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and called on them and Christians to promote mutual respect.

13 August 2013

Pope Francis: 'Who am I to judge' gays? Pope Francis reached out to gays on Monday, declaring that it is not his place to judge them -- while also condemning the Vatican's reported gay lobby as a "serious problem".

30 July 2013

Pope leaves Brazil trip after giant mass Pope Francis left Brazil on Sunday after leading a giant beach mass for three million pilgrims, ending his historic trip to reignite Catholic passion with pleas for a humbler Church.

29 July 2013

Pope understands youth who lose faith over church sins Pope Francis on Friday voiced understanding for young people who have lost faith over the Catholic Church's failings and those turned off by corrupt politics.

27 July 2013

The pope and the Stones, superstars of Copacabana Pope Francis on Thursday showed that his message of renewed faith in Jesus Christ can compete with the Rolling Stones and their Sympathy for the Devil.

26 July 2013

Pope warns Latin America against legalizing drugs Pope Francis warned Latin America against legalizing drugs on Wednesday, delving into a hot topic in his home region after celebrating the first public mass of his landmark visit to Brazil.

25 July 2013

Rio metro breaks down, causing chaos amid papal visit Rio de Janeiro's subway broke down on Tuesday, causing chaos for throngs of pilgrims in town for a huge Catholic gathering and a papal visit already marked by security lapses.

24 July 2013

Brazilians throng streets to greet pope Tens of thousands of pilgrims packed Rio de Janeiro's streets to greet Pope Francis on Monday, joyfully swarming his car and chanting his name in a country recently rocked by social unrest.

23 July 2013

Brazil protesters hope for Pope's backing during visit Young Brazilians who marched in June to demand more funding for health and education are hoping Pope Francis will back their cause when he visits Rio next week.

18 July 2013

Brazil military boosting security for papal visit The Brazilian military decided to boost security above its original plans for Pope Francis' visit during a major Catholic youth fest late this month.

13 July 2013

Pope visits Italy refugee island Pope Francis arrived on the tiny Italian island of Lampedusa, a key destination of tens of thousands of would-be immigrants from Africa, in a visit the Vatican hopes will raise awareness of their plight.

09 July 2013

Brazil unrest could flare anew during papal visit Brazil's social turmoil over poor public services and endemic political corruption appears to have abated but could flare again during Pope Francis' visit later this month.

06 July 2013

More modern monarchs choose not to rule until death Retirement is not traditionally on the cards for queens, kings or popes, but in recent months many are choosing to step aside instead of labouring on until death.

05 July 2013

Gunshots interrupt peace run in Rio de Janeiro Gunshots erupted ahead of a foot race for peace in Rio de Janeiro favela on Sunday, delaying the start by an hour as police stepped up security along the route.

27 May 2013

Vatican urges dialogue in crisis-hit Venezuela The Roman Catholic Church weighed in Sunday on Venezuela's political crisis, with Pope Francis expressing deep concern and calling for dialogue in the wake of a disputed presidential election.

22 April 2013

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