Donations received by Aid to the Church in Need are being distributed directly to parishes in Iraq and Syria.
Pontiff spent time praying before Our Lady Salus Populi Romani – Protectress of the Roman people - in St Mary Major.
Five cardinals jointly author book defending Church’s current position.
Diocese heeds Pope's words about being in the market place and sets out stall with packed line up of events.
53-year-old Mgr Marcus Stock, secretary general of the Bishops Conference for England and Wales, selected.
Couples are reminded that marriage is “a demanding journey, at times difficult, and at times turbulent”.
“Whereas God carries forward the work of creation ... war destroys. It ruins the most beautiful work of his hands: human beings.”
Xaverian suggests Burundian police found suspect too quickly as “an excuse to divert the investigation”.
“Pope is acknowledging unique significance of European institutions in life of our continent" - COMECE President.
Pope Francis has sent telegram expressing his sorrow at the murders and spiritual closeness to the victims' community, families and Bujumbura archdiocese.
Retiring Primate of All Ireland says highlight of his life was to have taken part in the conclave that elected Pope Francis.
Pontiff warns of urgent need to promote a dialogue of life with Muslims to discourage violence against Christians.
Solidarity statement issued after mafia boss issues death threat against Fr Luigi Ciotti.
“We saw an opportunity to fill a need. There’s a real hunger" - Boston Globe Editor Brian McGrory.
"You can have five degrees in theology, but not have the Spirit of God. Maybe you'll be a great theologian, but you are not a Christian," Pontiff warns.
"Safeguard the life and health of people by respecting the environment and nature” - Pontiff.
"Everyone is thanking God that a durable ceasefire agreement has been reached."
“As shapers of policy your role is ... to be ‘a leaven in the world’ in favour of the family, local community and your respective nations."
Global climate campaign 350.org petitions Pope Francis.
Rosary Sunday (5 October) coincides with the ‘Day for Life 2014’ and the 60th anniversary of the Rosary Rally.
Pontiff recalls "with gratitude" late Taoiseach’s efforts to promote peace and reconciliation in Ireland.
Primate of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church warns of religious discrimination in annexed Crimea and the eastern war zone.
Theme of this year’s Meeting for Friendship among Peoples: ‘To the Ends of the Earth and of Existence. Destiny Has Not Left Man Alone.’
It is "licit to stop unjust aggressor" Pope tells journalists when asked about Iraq.
This social plague remains all too real in today’s world Pontiff warns.
Two great-nephews aged two and eight months dead, as well as their mother, while Pope's nephew battles for his life.
Pontiff prayed in silence in the symbolic cemetery which is dotted with hundreds of small white crosses.
Pontiff warns that a spiritual desert is robbing young people of hope and even life itself.
Reconciliation and stability needed for lasting peace Pontiff underlines.
Concrete humanitarian steps needed in order to respond to the desperate situation of Iraqi Christians and all minorities Cardinal Brady warns.
