Pope Francis gives the homily at the service marking the 70th anniversary of the World Council of Churches.

It is vital to understand the many reasons for migration, including those fleeing from wars, and to avoid making migrants "scapegoats for everything that creates the problems of the world today" - WCC

Prefect of the Vatican’s new Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life has said he believes Pope Francis’ visit to Ireland will change some of the negativity here towards the Catholic Church.

Meeting at the Ecumenical Institute in Bossey, Switzerland to discuss the relationship between the World Council of Churches (WCC) and the Roman Catholic Church.

New Vatican department which Bishop Kevin Farrell leads will join together the competencies of the Pontifical Council for the Laity and the Pontifical Council for the Family.

Pontiff will travel to Sweden in October for a joint ecumenical commemoration of the start of the Reformation.

Papal message marks 75th anniversary of Taizé’s foundation; centenary of Brother Roger's birth; and the tenth anniversary of his death.

Pope Francis emphasises ecumenical dimension of the charismatic movement, rooted in a common baptism. Unity among Christians must begin with prayer.

Courtesy visit to Vatican for Rome's patronal feast - the Solemnity of the Apostles Peter and Paul.

"Each ordinariate is different, but we share a common goal and a lot of the challenges we face are common ones."