Pope Francis told a nun 'I'll give you a kiss, but you must stay calm' as he entered the Vatican auditorium, today. It comes a week after he slapped a woman for grabbing his hand on New Years Eve.

The head of the Roman Catholic Church told a delegation in Vatican City there had been an increase in selfishness, which had created a 'fertile ground' for hatred and anti-Semitism.

Vice President Mike Pence told Pope Francis on Friday that the pontiff made him a 'hero' for giving him a gift for his mom as Donald Trump prepares to address the March for Life rally.

The Palazzo Migliori was set to be turned into a luxury hotel after it became vacant last year and could have charged top rates with its prime location just off St Peter's Square.

Executives at Netflix must be regarding it as a small miracle. Their big-budget, exquisitely acted drama The Two Popes is up for two Oscars at this weekend's Academy Awards ceremony.

In an eagerly-awaited document, Francis did not even refer to recommendations by Amazonian bishops to consider the ordination of married men and women deacons.

During his weekly audience at the Vatican, Pope Francis showed his solidarity with those suffering from the global outbreak of the coronavirus as he kissed people in the crowds.

Pope Francis said there was too much 'verbal violence' in the world which was 'amplified by the internet' as he addressed followers in St Peter's Square today.

The 83-year-old pontiff has scrapped an audience with tech chiefs including Microsoft and IBM executives today, a day after calling off an appearance at Mass in Rome.

Pope Francis, who cancelled a series of engagements last week after falling ill, has tested negative for coronavirus - amid an outbreak of the disease in Italy that has sickened 2,000 people.

Pope Francis (pictured today) prayed that clergymen would 'have the courage to go out and go to the sick people' as he celebrated Mass by himself at the Vatican this morning.

The footprints mark where people should stand to avoid close contact under the one-yard rule - which Italians were taking to heart by carrying rulers into bars and shops today.

Speaking to daily Italian publication La Repubblica on Wednesday, the Pope said he had asked God to stop the epidemic in Italy 'with his hand'.

Pope Francis was seen delivering his weekly Angelus prayer to an empty Saint Peter's Square in the Vatican City this morning, as Italians stay home to combat the spread of coronavirus .

Pope Francis gave his homily as he spoke via webcam from the chapel of his Vatican residence Tuesday, urging Christians not to indulge in the 'evil' of self pity but to instead make positive changes.

Pope Francis was swabbed along with those who surround him yesterday, it has been reported. They all tested negative for coronavirus. The pope had a cold last month.

Francis lead the ceremony inside the shelter of an empty St Peter's Basilica. He was joined only by his aides, some nuns and a few laypeople, who sat staggered throughout the pews.

The head of the Catholic Church seemingly compared the cardinal to Jesus in a tweet on Tuesday.

The Argentine pontiff live-streamed an Easter Monday prayer from his private library as the Vatican and Italy entered a second month of restrictions on most outdoor activities.

During Mass today the pope said the coronavirus recovery could not leave anyone behind. He spoke at the church of Santo Spirito in Sassia in Rome, Italy, to mark Divine Mercy Sunday.

Hillary Clinton's lead over Donald Trump in the popular vote count has increased. The Democrat is now ahead of the president-elect by more than 1.5 million votes.

President Barack Obama said he's confident he won't be the last Democrat to be elected to the highest officer in the U.S. in his last-ever foreign address, on Sunday night.

President-elect Donald Trump's favorability has climbed to 46 per cent in a new Morning Consult survey, with a majority saying his transition is more organized or equal to past efforts.

On a day dedicated to haute couture it was somewhat inevitable that two of Britain’s biggest style icons led the front row glamour as Stella unveiled her latest collection.

Poppy Delevingne turned out in style for the Giambattista Valli presentation during Paris Fashion Week as she joined friend and socialite Lady Mary Charteris.

Footage captured the chaotic scene in Paris as a large crowd push and shove each other to try gain quick entry to snap up the limited pieces.

While France was reeling from images of violence in Paris, the French leader announced he would use the newly signed EU Brexit deal to try to ‘leverage’ concessions from the UK on fishing rights.

President Donald Trump spoke with Pope Francis on Wednesday to offer condolences for the partially destroyed Notre Dame Cathedral and to wish him a Happy Easter.

ISIS (left) has released propaganda videos threatening to invade Rome and Pope Francis is considered a specific target. But the pontiff (pictured right) says he's 'not afraid'.

The population in parts of Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane is growing at double the national average pace. CommSec senior economist Ryan Felsman cited international students.

Economists warn the slump in immigration could be detrimental to housing and the economy - particularly when the COVID-19 pandemic passes.

Liam Payne, 26, has opened up about his time in One Direction saying that he 'lived so long as this reclusive pop star who was afraid of people ... I needed to stop, definitely. It would have killed me.'

The Pussycat Dolls' Nicole Scherzinger has spoken out about the costume controversy that followed their recent raunchy UK television performance.

PETE JENSON: The Spanish Super Cup was always the least important trophy in Spain's football calendar. Making it four teams and taking it to Saudi Arabia has only lessened its appeal.

Alpha-male Brad and his glossy wife and daughters have just moved to a smart North Carolina suburb

It's fifties South London, among the Windrush generation. Twentysomething Lawrie is getting to grips with his new home.

This brilliant novel, by the bestselling author of The Secret Life Of Bees, imagines that Jesus had a wife: brainy, rebellious and resourceful Ana.

Eve Chase's novels are about glamorous families with tragic pasts, set in wonderful locations

Former Bachelorette star Ali Oetjen officially kicked off her music career this week. 

Police arrested Justin Wesley Leverett (pictured), 37, who is accused of punching another man's eyeball out of its socket and then punching the exposed eyeball, causing it to explode.

So Amelia Lily didn't waste any time stealing the show at the opening night of The X Factor Live Tour.

It's no secret that there's little love lost between Christopher Maloney and the rest of the former X Factor contestants.

Ant Middleton, the chief instructor on Channel 4's gruelling reality show SAS: Who Dares Wins, and former One Direction singer Liam Payne have teamed together for a new show on Sky One

The former TOWIE star looked radiant in a pair of simple grey joggers teamed with a Calvin Klein bralette. 

The former TOWIE star, 37, looked every inch the glowing mother-to-be as she displayed her growing bump while cuddling her pet pooch Cookie amid the ongoing lockdown.

The former TOWIE star, 37, took to Instagram to post a snap of her daily walk in a local park during the UK COVID-19 lockdown.

The former TOWIE star, 37, took to her Instagram Story to reveal what products she uses and how she applies them.

The former TOWIE star, 37, looked radiant as ever in the snap as she posed in a light grey sports bra and white tracksuit bottoms.

The songstress, 31, looked stunning in a sizzling ruched gown which showed off her eye-popping cleavage to perfection

Rihanna has proven it again in stunning new pics of the 31-year-old Umbrella hitmaker personally modelling her latest Savage X Fenty lingerie range.