Suicide bombers 'planned to attack Pope'

Pope Francis hurts right arm after another fall

The ageing Catholic leader's health has been a matter of public concern for some time.

Pope Francis on Christmas Day urges 'to silence the sound of arms'

The pontiff reminded the Catholic faithful on Wednesday of children suffering from war and hunger, the elderly living in isolation, those fleeing their homelands, people who have lost their jobs and those persecuted for their faith.

Vatican unveils photovoltaic roof as part of Pope's pledge to move to green energy

Pope Francis outlined his green vision for the Vatican in his 'Brother Sun' letter in June. In it he said solar panels would be installed on a Vatican-owned property outside Rome and the power generated from that could supply all of Vatican City's energy needs.

Pope Francis visits French island of Corsica for first time

Francis deliberately shunned the grand reopening of France's Notre Dame Cathedral last weekend - instead he's visiting the Mediterranean where thousands of migrants have perished.

Palestinian President Abbas meets with Italian counterpart Mattarella in Rome

Abbas had met with Pope Francis the day before, who today welcomed Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati.