Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95

Vatican City:  Former Pope Benedict XVI has died at his Vatican residence, nine years after he retired from the position, officials said on Saturday.

Pope’s visit to Iraq, ‘a symbol of hope'

New York: The visit by Pope Francis to the northern Iraqi city of Mosul at the weekend will be a symbol of hope and an opportunity to join forces for peace and unity, the UN cultural agency, UNESCO, said on Thursday, ahead of his touchdown in the capital, Baghdad.

Rights expert welcomes Pope’s decision to lift 'veil of secrecy' on child abuse cases

New York/IBNS: The Vatican must take action to ensure justice for people who were sexually abused by priests during childhood, a UN independent human rights expert said on Thursday.

Pope's speech in Myanmar lacks reference to Rohingyas

Naypyidaw, Nov 28 (IBNS): Pope Francis has given a key speech in Myanmar demanding respect for all ethnic groups but lacked any reference to the Rohingyas, media reports said.