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Pope says Christians need to 'break down barriers' that divide them
The Pope made the comments during a visit to Geneva to take part in the World Council of Churches' 70th anniversary
Pope Francis says China talks going well, dialogue is 'worth the risk'
Pope Francis has voiced optimism for improved ties between the Vatican and China, rejecting criticism that the Holy See may be selling out Catholics to Beijing's communist government.
Pope Francis slams Trump's policy of separating migrant families
Pope Francis has criticised the Trump administration's policy of separating migrant families at the Mexican border, saying populism is not the answer to the world's immigration problems.
Boat caught in Europe's migration spat brings hundreds to Spain
The plight of the Aquarius highlighted the European Union's struggle to manage an influx of people fleeing poverty and conflict.
Prime Minister Theresa May voices disappointment after 'upskirting' bill is blocked by Conservative MP
Prime Minister Theresa May said on Friday she was disappointed an MP from her Conservative party had blocked a bill to make "upskirting" - surreptitiously taking photographs up women's skirts - a criminal offence.
Angelina Jolie says ISIS-ravaged Mosul is the 'worst devastation' she has ever seen
U.N. refugee agency special envoy Angelina Jolie on Sunday visited a camp for Syrian refugees in northern Iraq to drum up support for those displaced by years of civil war.
A nation mourns: Silence and prayers a year after London's Grenfell fire
Survivors of London's Grenfell Tower fire, and friends and relatives of the 71 people it killed, held vigils and prayed together as they marked the first anniversary of a disaster that still haunts Britain.
Pope says countries must unite on migration, as Italy, France clash
Pope Francis called on Thursday for a 'change in mindset' on migration policies, saying international cooperation was vital, as Italy and France engaged in a diplomatic spat over the issue.
Prayers, vigils mark first Grenfell anniversary
A round-the-clock vigil began last night at a London church where people sought refuge on the night of the Grenfell Tower fire, which killed 71 people, marking the first anniversary of a tragedy that still haunts Britain.
Arab states launch biggest assault of Yemen war with attack on main port
The United Nations fears the assault could drastically worsen already desperate conditions in the region's poorest country.
May faces another day of Brexit compromise in parliament
Prime Minister Theresa May is likely to bow to pressure from pro-Europe rebels in her party for a second day on Wednesday
Trump says Kim is 'very smart', that North Korea to denuclearise 'very, very quickly'
There were no immediate details on the contents of the document but Trump said he expected the denuclearisation process to start 'very, very quickly'.
'Fair trade, fool trade': Trump vents fury on NATO allies, Trudeau
The escalating clash over trade between Washington and some of its closest global partners cast a cloud over Trump's efforts to make history in nuclear talks with Kim Jong Un of North Korea.
North Korean, US officials air differences on eve of summit as Trump stays positive
US president Donald Trump said on Monday his historic summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore could 'work out very nicely'.
Vatican urges 'daring proposals' over allowing married priests
A document for a meeting of Catholic bishops from the Amazon, expected to evaluate ordaining elderly married men as priests for the vast region, says the Church should make 'daring proposals'.
Astronauts give pope personalised space suit, add white cape
Astronauts from the International Space Station gave Pope Francis his own blue jump suit on Friday but to distinguish him from ordinary planetary pilgrims like themselves they added a white cape.