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          Pope Francis

          Pope Francis is presented with a model of St Francis Church. Photo: Vatican Media

          Abrahamic Family House president meets Pope Francis at the Vatican

          UAEOctober 29, 2024
          Gaza's Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Porphyrius, which was damaged by Israeli bombardment about two weeks after hostilities began in 2023. Reuters

          Christian families in Gaza split up in hope ‘someone will survive’ bombs

          MENAOctober 07, 2024
          Pope Francis leads a mass during a pastoral visit on the 50th Social Week of Italian Catholics, at Piazza Unita d'Italia in Trieste, Italy, on Sunday. EPA

          Pope warns against populism and laments 'demise of democracy'

          EuropeJuly 07, 2024
          French President Emmanuel Macron greets supporters after voting for the second round of the legislative elections in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, northern France. AP

          France in political limbo after shock election result

          EuropeJuly 07, 2024
          Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, President of the United Arab Emirates, stands for a photograph with Italy's Prime Minsiter Giorgia Meloni upon arriving at the G7 Italia 2024 summit. UAE Presidential Court ( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court ) ---

          President Sheikh Mohamed attends G7 summit in Italy

          UAEJune 14, 2024
          Pope Francis leads the Angelus prayer from the window of his office overlooking Saint Peter's Square in the Vatican City on Sunday. EPA

          Pope Francis calls for a Gaza ceasefire and for more aid

          MENAJune 09, 2024
          The Sistine Chapel Choir gave a stirring performance at the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Inside the Vatican choir's historic performance in Abu Dhabi

          Music & On-stageMay 31, 2024
          Pope Francis attends a meeting with young people at the Square in front of the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute in Venice, Italy, on April 28. Reuters

          Pope visits Venice prison at start of day trip to lagoon city

          EuropeApril 28, 2024
          Pope Francis presides over the Easter Mass in the Vatican. AFP

          Pope Francis calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza during Easter address

          EuropeMarch 31, 2024
          About 600 Christians have taken shelter in the Roman Catholic Holy Family Church in Gaza. AFP

          Gaza's Christians say Easter prayers marred by grief but filled with hope

          Palestine-IsraelMarch 29, 2024
          Pope Francis has called for worshippers to pray for peace as violence rages in Gaza Strip. Reuters

          Pope Francis condemns 'senseless tragedy of war' amid Gaza conflict

          MENAMarch 28, 2024
          Pope Francis has called for Ukraine to negotiate, drawing Ukrainian and western criticism. Reuters

          Ukraine's Zelenskyy dismisses Pope's appeal for talks with Russia

          EuropeMarch 10, 2024
          February 4 marks five years since Pope Francis arrived in the UAE, the first visit by the head of the Roman Catholic Church to the Arabian Gulf. Getty Images

          UAE Catholic leader calls for peace on anniversary of papal visit

          UAEFebruary 04, 2024
          Pope Francis delivers his yearly address to diplomats at the Vatican, on January 8. Vatican Media / Reuters

          Pope Francis condemns war crimes in Ukraine and Gaza conflicts

          EuropeJanuary 08, 2024
          Fireworks explode over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House (L) during New Year's Eve celebrations in Sydney on January 1, 2024. AFP

          World welcomes New Year with fireworks and prayers

          WorldDecember 31, 2023
          Pope Francis poses for a photo with the 2024 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity judging committee at the Vatican. Photo: Human Fraternity

          Human fraternity is antidote to world conflicts, Pope says

          UAEDecember 20, 2023