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
Vatican turns off fountains as Rome gasps in drought
It was the first time authorities in the spiritual home of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics could remember being forced to turn off the fountains.
Tue Jul 25 2017
After Vatican controversy, McDonald's helps feed homeless in Rome
The fast food giant accepted a challenge to adopt one of Pope Francis's cherished principles - feeding the hungry.
Tue Jan 17 2017
Pope calls for global solidarity
Pope Francis on Wednesday called for greater solidarity in the world in his first New Year blessing as pontiff.
Wed Jan 01 2014
Vatican crowd shares Argentina's joy at new pope
Tens of thousands of people in St Peter's Square on Wednesday celebrated with Argentina Latin America's first pope Jorge Mario Bergoglio.
Wed Mar 13 2013
Emotional Pope says God asked him to retire
Pope Benedict XVI delivered an emotional last Sunday prayer in St Peter's Square, saying God had told him to devote himself to prayer but assuring supporters he would not "abandon" the Church.
Sun Feb 24 2013
Pope calls on Church to 'renew' and 'refocus'
Pope Benedict XVI called on the Church and its faithful to "renew" and "refocus on God by disowning pride and egoism", before he steps down.
Sun Feb 17 2013
Pope to bid Catholics farewell in St Peter's on Feb 27
Pope Benedict XVI will bid his followers farewell in a final audience in St Peter's Square on February 27, a Vatican spokesman said.
Tue Feb 12 2013