Pope Francis
Pope Francis is the head of the Catholic Church.
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Pope discarged from hospital just in time for Easter Week, joking ‘I’m still alive’
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Pope to be hospitalised for several days to be treated for respiratory infection
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Wheelchair use makes me feel old, says Pope
Push to protect Pope John Paul II’s good name under Polish law after abuse claims
Pope Francis has driven big increase in appointments of women to key Vatican roles
‘Popes retiring should not become a fashion,’ says Francis
Man who challenged his marriage annulment, claiming he was discriminated against, told to appeal to the Pope
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Pope Francis criticises countries that criminalise LGBTQ people, saying anti-gay laws are an injustice and a sin
Pope Francis’ wise words on homosexuality are welcome
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