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Pope makes appeal on extremism as he launches Asia tour

Catholics represent fewer than three percent of the population of Indonesia -- about eight million people, compared with the 87 percent, or 242 million, who are Muslim.

The Pope’s global warming challenge to world leaders

The Pope’s urging comes at an appropriate juncture in the now-flagging momentum of the global environmental movement

Pope sidesteps Rohingya crisis

Pope Francis called for respect for rights and justice in a keenly-watched address in Myanmar yesterday, but refrained from any mention of the Rohingya or the alleged ethnic cleansing that has driven huge numbers of the Muslim minority from the country.

Pope aide Pell charged with multiple child sex abuse

Cardinal George Pell, one of the most powerful figures in the Vatican and Australia's most senior Catholic, is charged with historical child sex offences, which he "strenuously denied".

Pope urges Kenyans to end tribalism, corruption

Pope Francis has urged Kenyans to unite and take a stand against the destructive effects of tribalism.

Cuba: Pope Francis meets Fidel Castro after Havana mass

Pope Francis has met Cuba's former President, Fidel Castro, after celebrating mass in front of tens of thousands of people in Havana.

September 4, 2024
September 4, 2024

Pope makes appeal on extremism as he launches Asia tour

Catholics represent fewer than three percent of the population of Indonesia -- about eight million people, compared with the 87 percent, or 242 million, who are Muslim.

October 15, 2023
October 15, 2023

The Pope’s global warming challenge to world leaders

The Pope’s urging comes at an appropriate juncture in the now-flagging momentum of the global environmental movement

November 29, 2017
November 29, 2017

Pope sidesteps Rohingya crisis

Pope Francis called for respect for rights and justice in a keenly-watched address in Myanmar yesterday, but refrained from any mention of the Rohingya or the alleged ethnic cleansing that has driven huge numbers of the Muslim minority from the country.

June 29, 2017
June 29, 2017

Pope aide Pell charged with multiple child sex abuse

Cardinal George Pell, one of the most powerful figures in the Vatican and Australia's most senior Catholic, is charged with historical child sex offences, which he "strenuously denied".

November 28, 2015
November 28, 2015

Pope urges Kenyans to end tribalism, corruption

Pope Francis has urged Kenyans to unite and take a stand against the destructive effects of tribalism.

September 21, 2015
September 21, 2015

Cuba: Pope Francis meets Fidel Castro after Havana mass

Pope Francis has met Cuba's former President, Fidel Castro, after celebrating mass in front of tens of thousands of people in Havana.