Pope Francis

Benedict was a 'powerful presence' for Pope Francis

Thousands pay respects to ex-Pope at the Vatican

Irish Catholic leader pays tribute to former pope

Pope Francis gives thanks for Pope Benedict's life. Video, 00:00:39Pope Francis gives thanks for Pope Benedict's life

What the death of a former pope means for the Vatican

Pray for very ill predecessor Benedict, says Pope

Watch: Pope asks for prayers for ill predecessor. Video, 00:00:24Watch: Pope asks for prayers for ill predecessor

World suffering 'famine of peace', Pope says

Pope condemns human 'hunger for wealth and power'

Singer's Pope show to go ahead despite lost bags

Pope breaks down in tears over Ukraine. Video, 00:00:40Pope breaks down in tears over Ukraine

Russian anger as Pope labels ethnic groups 'cruel'

Top Spanish football medic to treat Pope Francis

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Profile: Pope Francis

Even nuns watch porn, Pope says, warning of risks

Pope to send Liverpool priest to Queen's funeral

Missionaries apologise to child sex abuse victims

33-day 'Smiling Pope' one step away from sainthood

The time may come to step aside - Pope Francis. Video, 00:01:26The time may come to step aside - Pope Francis

Did the Pope's apology in Canada go far enough?

I could step down - but not yet, says Pope

Pope sorry for 'evil' abuse at Canadian schools