animals
Animal rights activists storm church demanding pets be treated like Christians
The protestors believe that animals have souls and should be let into churches
Pope Francis named PETA Person of the Year
Previous winners of the animal welfare charity’s award include Morrissey, Tony Benn and Ricky Gervais
Books blog: St Francis wasn’t sentimental about animals and we shouldn’t be either
St Francis didn’t think animals were ‘almost’ like us – he loved them because they had come from the hand of God
Vatican rejects claims it is encouraging illegal ivory trade
Fr Lombardi says Vatican Radio will engage in fight against poaching
Animals pay a visit to St Peter’s Square
Horses, cows, rabbits and peacocks were among the species present for the traditional blessing of St Anthony at St Peter’s Square
