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Pope Francis says he wouldn't live in the Vatican or return to his native Argentina if and when he ever retires

Reminiscent of the scene in Oscar-nominated film The Two Popes where Cardinal Julio Bergoglio (Jonathan Price) was led by the Swiss Guards up the long staircase to have audience with His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI (Anthony Hopkins) at the Apostolic Palace, a group of Buddhist monks and laymen were guided…

The Pope sets aside rumours that he will announce his retirement while on a trip to L’Aquila

Pope Francis has dismissed reports that he plans to resign in the near future, saying he is on track to visit Canada this month and hopes to be able to go to Moscow and Kyiv as soon as possible after that.

Catholic traditionalists attached to the old rite, also known as the Tridentine Rite, are some of the biggest opponents to Francis and his belief the church should welcome everyone.

Pope Francis is urging the Catholic faithful to stop exploiting the old Latin Mass for ideological reasons

Seeking to improve its image, Saudi kingdom serves kosher food at interfaith summit aimed at combating extremism

Pontiff, 85, had planned to visit Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan in early July

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Italian and Catholic media have been rife with unsourced speculation that the 85-year-old Francis might be planning to follow in Benedict’s footsteps, given his increased mobility problems that have forced him to use a wheelchair for the last month.

Rumours are beginning to circulate over Pope Francis’ retirement. The head of the Catholic Church has had a historic run, but signs point to his tenure nearing its end