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Pope Francis is traveling to Belgium this week and is in for a sober welcome

Pope Francis cancels audiences due to flu-like state before trip to Belgium and Luxembourg. Vatican takes precautionary measures for Pope's well-being.

The head of the French bishops’ council has admitted that several of its officials were aware of Abbé Pierre's alleged sexual abuse of women for decades. And while “measures” had been put in place to address the priest's behaviour, it continued until his death in 2007.

Pope Francis' longest and farthest trip has proven that despite his age, ailments and eight hours of jet lag, Pope Francis can still pull off an ambitious trip to Asia

Explore the history, duties, and unique ceremonial uniforms of the Swiss Guard defending Vatican City since the 15th century.‌

After recent sexual abuse revelations concerning the Abbé Pierre, one of France's most revered public figures, Pope Francis said the Abbé was “a man who did so much good, but he’s also a sinner". He added: “Abuse is in my judgment is something demonic, because every type of abuse destroys…

Pope Francis has offered extensive praise for China at the end of a trip through Asia

Pope Francis has weighed in on the latest sex assault revelations that have further discredited a legendary French priest, Abbe Pierre

East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta said on Wednesday a deal with Australia on a vast fossil fuel project seen as crucial to the tiny nation's economic future will be struck by November.