Retired Pope Benedict warns Francis against relaxing priestly celibacy rules

Retired Pope Benedict XVI has issued a defence of priestly celibacy in the Catholic Church as his successor considers easing ...

An estimated one million people attended a Mass celebrated by Pope Francis on the outskirts of Madagascar's capital city, Antananarivo, ...

Pope Francis has apologised to the Roma people on behalf of the Catholic Church during his visit to Romania. At ...

Pope Francis has begun a three-day visit to Bulgaria and North Macedonia aimed partly at improving relations with the Orthodox ...

Pope Francis has often warned against gossiping among friends and neighbours, but now he says it should also be avoided ...

It might not be the first place you imagine when you think about robots. But in the Renaissance splendour of ...

Pope Francis has turned down a French cardinal's offer to resign over a Church sex abuse cover-up. Earlier this month, ...

Pope Francis has promised concrete action to tackle child sex abuse at the end of a Roman Catholic Church summit ...

The Pope has used his annual Christmas message to appeal for peace in conflict zones including Yemen and Syria. The ...

Pope Francis has arrived in the Republic of Ireland's first papal visit for almost 40 years. The Pope is expected ...

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