Pope Francis, Angela Merkel and the Grand Imam of Egypt's Al-Alzhar, Ahmad al-Tayyib are also expected to attend the meet scheduled on October 6 and 7...
The 84-year-old had part of his colon removed in an operation on July 4 — the first time that he has faced a health concern during his 8-year papacy...
Spokesman Matteo Bruni said he was suffering from 'symptomatic diverticular stenosis' of the colon, a condition that can cause recurrent abdominal pain, bloating...
For the first time it officially criminalises the practice of building relationships with children in order to exploit them, often used by sexual predators...
After saying Mass, Francis read his Urbi et Orbi (to the city and the world) message, in which he traditionally reviews world problems and appeals for peace...
An Alitalia plane with him, his entourage, a security detail, and about 75 journalists, touched down at Baghdad International Airport slightly ahead of schedule...