The Saudi Crown Prince's visit has prompted a debate in the UK which wouldn't happen in an absolute monarchy

The former Archbishop of Canterbury is being used as a willing pawn in an ugly power play

Christians may offer donations but should never feel they have to pay for a Mass, Pope Francis said

Parties that support the Vatican's stance on immigration tanked in the Italian elections

Voters were divided and Catholic lists did worse than expected

He also paved the way for the canonisation of Pope Paul VI

The information could help determine what happened to children taken from political prisoners during the Dirty War

Researchers said this is the first papacy where political polarisation stands out

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