Pope Francis hopes Chinese Catholics would be able to practise their faith freely and without fear, inviting them to stay loyal to the Vatican, whose authority is challenged by China`s Communist rulers.
May 24 2013, 8:40 am
Read MorePope Francis has given the Catholic church hundreds of new saints as he leads a canonisation ceremony in St. Peter`s Square.
May 12 2013, 3:36 pm
Read MoreOn his first foreign trip as pontiff, Pope Francis will tour a Rio de Janeiro slum in July and meet juvenile offenders, the Vatican said.
May 9 2013, 6:23 pm
Read MoreChristians should reflect on each day of their lives to see how God had guided them, Pope Francis has said.
May 7 2013, 2:33 pm
Read MorePope Francis has called on nations to give humanitarian aid to Syria`s population and end the deadly conflict in the country.
April 25 2013, 8:22 am
Read MorePope Francis told priests to practice what they preach, saying the church`s credibility was on the line.
April 15 2013, 8:14 am
Read MorePope Francis set up a group of eight cardinals from every continent to advise him about governing the church and study administrative reforms, the Vatican said.
April 13 2013, 4:11 pm
Read MoreMore than 400 people are confirmed to have died in the collapse of the Rana Plaza building near the capital, Dhaka.
May 2 2013, 1:27 pm
Read MorePope Francis on Wednesday appealed for two Orthodox bishops kidnapped in Syria to be freed and for the bloodshed to end, speaking during his general audience on St Peter`s Square.
April 24 2013, 4:26 pm
Read MorePope Francis on Sunday completed his installation as pontiff at an emotional ceremony in which he formally took possession of Rome`s St John Lateran basilica -- the official seat of the city`s bishop.
April 7 2013, 11:24 pm
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