The Pope celebrated an emotional last Mass for the distribution of the ashes, kissing the basilica’s altar for the last time
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Pope Francis highlights role of women in the Church
Wednesday, April 3rd 2013The Pontiff has called on women to be messengers of faith and hope
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Pope Francis appeals for peace in Urbi et Orbi message
Sunday, March 31st 2013Pope calls for an end to human trafficking
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Pope Francis takes part in Way of the Cross
Friday, March 29th 2013Thousands follow meditations at the Colosseum
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Pope welcomed with warm applause in his first public appearance since abdication announcement
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
Benedict XVI seemed at ease as he led the general audience at the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall
Images from the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI
Monday, 11 February 2013
These images show how Benedict XVI, in a calm and surprising manner, announced in Latin that he will be resigning as the Successor of Peter
Animals pay a visit to St Peter’s Square
Thursday, 17 January 2013
Horses, cows, rabbits and peacocks were among the species present for the traditional blessing of St Anthony at St Peter’s Square
Pope tweets for the first time
Wednesday, 12 December 2012
His message: ‘Dear friends, I am pleased to get in touch with you through Twitter. Thank you for your generous response. I bless all of you from my heart.’
Our political masters need to get this: theological problems can only have theological solutions
By Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith