Pope skips Good Friday procession to protect health, Vatican says

Pope Francis urges all members of the Church to never cover up sexual abuse

Speaking to a crowd of around 39,000 in the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, the pontiff wrapped up a difficult visit to Belgium by saying, "There is no place for the covering up of abuse."

Pope Francis meets with homeless and undocumented people in Brussels church

As part of his trip to Belgium, Pope Francis made a surprise visit to Saint Gilles where he met with homeless and undocumented people.

Pope Francis meets with students at Catholic University in Leuven

Pope Francis addressed concerns of both students and professors, including social inequality, the climate crisis and the role of women within the Catholic church.

Pope Francis condemns Catholic Church's 'shameful' abuse in Belgium

Earlier on Friday, Belgium's prime minister blasted the pontiff for the Catholic Church's horrific legacy, demanding "concrete steps" to come clean with the past and put victims' interests ahead of those of the institution.

Pope Francis begins tour through heart of Europe to promote peace and boost his dwindling flock

With church attendance in decline and child abuse scandals still live, the pontiff has arrived in Luxembourg to try and raise morale.

Vatican gives green light to devotion at Bosnian shrine where Virgin Mary reportedly appeared

The Vatican did not rule that the accounts that children and teenagers saw Mary in the village of Međugorje in 1981 were authentic, but it said that the spiritual experience of visiting the shrine justified pilgrimages there.

Pope Francis lands in Timor-Leste to encourage its recovery from traumatic past

About 98% of its 1.3 million people are Catholic, making it the most Catholic country outside the Vatican.

Italy, Germany join carmakers in call to rethink internal combustion engine ban

Rome and Berlin are siding with the European automotive industry in calling for the EU to relax CO2 emissions standards for cars as the bloc aims to end the sale of new petrol and diesel models by 2035.

Prime Minister Rama insists Albania migrant deal 'exclusive' to Italy as more countries eye scheme

Albania's "unconditional love" for Italy means Rome has the exclusive privilege to house asylum seekers on Albanian soil, Rama told Euronews.

Fernando Botero's curvaceous figures on display at Italy's largest exhibition to late artist

A year on from the death of Fernando Botero, one of the largest exhibitions ever dedicated to the artist has opened in Rome. The show at Palazzo Bonaparte includes several previously unseen works by the Colombian painter and sculptor.

'Emily in Paris' is Renewed for Season 5 at Netflix, Lily Collins & Creator Darren Star Confirm | THR News Video

Netflix is saying "oui" to Emily! 'Emily in Paris' starring Lily Collins has been renewed by the streamer for a fifth season. Both Collins and series creator Darren Star confirmed that the new season will see Emily continue her adventures in Rome and Paris.

Starmer set to contribute €4.75 million to Meloni's anti-irregular migration initiative

The UK prime minister met with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni in Rome Monday to discuss how the two countries could bolster cooperation in tackling illegal migration.