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February 20th, 2019 - 08:00 GMT

Under Pressure Pope Francis Summons 200 Senior Bishops Over Sex Abuse Scandal

Pope Francis has summoned nearly 200 senior bishops to discuss the sexual abuse scandal that has enveloped the Catholic Church.

Pope Francis will visit the Holy Land from May 24-26 (Gabriel Bouys/AFP)

January 5th, 2014 - 11:50 GMT

Pope announces first visit to Holy Land

The late Fast & Furious star Paul Walker (Image: Facebook)

December 18th, 2013 - 06:00 GMT

Paul Walker is UAE's No. 1 person trending on Google this year

Supporters of Egyptian Army Chief Abdel Fattah Al Sisi have accused TIME magazine of bias and "false democracy" after Pope Francis beat Sisi to the post for "Person of the Year". (AFP/File)

December 15th, 2013 - 05:45 GMT

Egyptian army fans furious over Sisi losing out on "Person of the Year" to Pope Francis

The U.S. and its allies have begun talks with Islamist rebels fighting in Syria ahead of the Geneva peace talks in January (AFP/File)

December 5th, 2013 - 05:59 GMT

U.S. extends diplomatic hand to Syria's Islamist rebels

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Pope Francis at the Vatican. [jewishjournal]

December 3rd, 2013 - 07:33 GMT

Secret Santas: Netanyahu and Pope Francis exchange gifts

We don't think Pope Francis will forgive Bibi if the Israeli PM pulls out of their planned meet a second time! (Image courtesy of Vanity Fair)

November 24th, 2013 - 05:48 GMT

Bibi and the Bible: Netanyahu to meet the Pope in December despite previous public snub

Israeli President Simon Peres met with Pope Francis at the Vatican earlier this year, but Israel's PM Netanyahu will forgo doing the same this week (Reuters)

October 21st, 2013 - 07:27 GMT

Jewish PM to forgo meeting with Pope Francis

Pope Francis has already stated that he wishes to visit the Holy Land, but the Vatican has not yet confirmed the trip (Reuters)

October 17th, 2013 - 12:01 GMT

Palestinian President invites Pope to Holy Land

The Israeli Army has ordered 1,200 of the blue pills. But what for? (Image: Shutterstock/CreaPicTures)

September 2nd, 2013 - 03:00 GMT

Viagra for the troops! IDF said to be ordering sex-drug

Pope Francis welcomes Jordan's King Abdullah prior a private audience on August 29, 2013 at the Vatican. (AFP)

August 29th, 2013 - 03:38 GMT

Jordan King, Pope say dialogue 'only option' for Syria

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August 13th, 2013 - 01:53 GMT

Pope greets Messi, Buffon & Co. ahead of Italy-Argentina friendly

An Israeli solider stands by iconic Banksy grafitti on the Israeli separation barrier that runs through Bethlehem. Getty Photo

April 30th, 2013 - 10:59 GMT

Palestinian Christians plea with Pope to oppose new Israeli separation wall