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France

Jewish graves desecrated in France

Hundreds of Jewish graves have been desecrated at cemetery in eastern France close to the border with Germany. The French government condemned the

16/02/2015

Vatican

Pope Francis elevates 20 new cardinals many from developing countries

Pope Francis has elevated 20 prelates to the post of cardinal at a ceremony in St Peter’s Basilica. Many of the new cardinals are from developing

14/02/2015

World

Pope Francis checks up on Vatican civil service reform

We speak to Sébastien Maillard, Vatican correspondent for the French newspaper la Croix, about the latest organisational reforms in the Roman

13/02/2015

Vatican

Making waves in the Holy See, Pope Francis goes global with new Cardinals

Pope Francis, is shaking up Vatican city. The pontiff is set to confirm 15 new Cardinals this weekend. It is his selection which is making waves as

11/02/2015

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Pope Francis make surprise shantytown visit

09/02/2015

Vatican

Pope Francis criticised by his own sex abuse commission

A member of Pope Francis’ newly-established sex abuse commission has sharply rebuked a remark made by the pontiff, which seemed to encourage smacking

08/02/2015

My Europe Series

Battle for hearts and minds: Denmark's drive to deradicalise homegrown jihadists

Denmark has pioneered a programme to deradicalise citizens drawn to Islamic extremism involving schools, police, and social services.

30/01/2015

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Woman becomes first female Church of England bishop

27/01/2015

United Kingdom

First woman bishop smashes Church of England's glass ceiling

The Church of England has consecrated its first woman bishop more than two decades after it allowed women to become priests. Mother-of-two Reverend

26/01/2015

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Chechnya: Hundreds of thousands march against Charlie Hebdo "immoral" cartoons

20/01/2015

Germany

Merkel embarrassed by Dresden protest ban after threat to Pegida

The German Chancellor and others in the political mainstream have expressed unease after authorities in the eastern city of Dresden banned all gatherings on Monday because of a threat to attack the an

19/01/2015

World News

Protests against Charlie cartoons continue throughout Muslim world

Orchestrated by the government, which obliged all its employees to attend, Chechens have held a huge demonstration in their capital Grozny to protest

19/01/2015

World News

Thousands bid Pope Francis farewell as his Philippines tour ends

Thousands of people have lined the streets of Manila to say a final farewell to Pope Francis at the end of his five day trip to the Philippines

19/01/2015

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Orthodox Christians celebrate the baptism of Jesus at the Jordan river

19/01/2015

Armenia

Armenians celebrate Christmas in West Bank town of Bethlehem

Christmas has been and gone for many, but not for members of the Armenian community in the West Bank town of Bethlehem. The community uses a

18/01/2015

Philippines

Near-record numbers at open-air mass led by the Pope in Manila

Some four million people have packed into and around a central park in Manila, as Pope Francis winds up his visit to Asia

18/01/2015

Niger

'Down with France' shout anti-Charlie Hebdo protesters as 5 die in escalating violence in Niger

Hundreds take part in violent anti-Charlie Hebdo demonstrations in Niger's capital

17/01/2015

Pakistan

Pakistan: Violence flares in protest over Charlie Hebdo cartoon

Some 200 protesters have clashed with police outside France’s consulate in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi after a demonstration against

16/01/2015

Philippines

After "expect a punch" comment, Pope highlights Philippines corruption

The Pope has called on the Philippines government to do more to tackle corruption

16/01/2015

Philippines

Tens of thousands turn out to greet Pope Francis in the Philippines

Tens of thousands of people have lined the streets of the Philippines capital Manila to welcome Pope Francis. It is his first visit to Asia’s largest

15/01/2015