What happens when pandemic locks down a globe-trotting pope?
During the virus crisis, Francis has become a 21st-century prisoner of the Vatican.
Sun Aug 30 2020
Pope readies for Africa, riskiest trip of his papacy
Pope Francis heads to Africa this week for the riskiest trip of his papacy, defying danger with an open-topped popemobile and visits to a slum, refugee camp and mosque despite security fears.
Sun Nov 22 2015
A conservative revolt is brewing inside the Vatican
There is a growing sense of alarm among strict conservatives, exposing what is fast emerging as a culture war over Francis's papacy and the powerful hierarchy that governs the Roman Catholic Church.
Tue Sep 08 2015