Pope urged to address human rights issues during visit to Africa

Papal visit began in Mozambique, where he spoke about ‘fraternal reconciliation’

A nation’s favourite son: John Paul II’s legacy in a divided Poland

Both sides of the political spectrum claim the late pope as their own

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Opinion poll shows Irish favour a more liberal, less dogmatic, Catholic Church

Large majorities want end to rigid teaching on celibacy, women priests, contraception, same-sex marriage

Pope sends clear, strong message on sex abuse

Francis gives go-ahead for archbishop to be tried on paedophilia charges

Pope Francis makes history by excommunicating Mafia

No previous pontiff has taken ultimate sanction against Italian organised crime

Popes, politics and sainthood the backdrop to improved relations between Vatican and Ireland

Events around Ireland honour new saints

People celebrate the canonisations around the country in a variety of ways

Diarmuid Martin praises role of new saints

‘Saints ... are witnesses as to how we should try to live’

John Paul II: tainted saint?

The late Polish pope and another former pontiff, John XXIII, will be canonised in Rome in a fortnight’s time. Many people, uncomfortable with John Paul’s ideologies and allegiances, are unhappy about the speed of his sainthood

Theft of pope blood linked to Satanism

John Paul II relic and crucifix stolen from church in Abruzzo, Italy

Date set for canonisation of John Paul II and John XXIII

Former popes to be declared saints in Vatican next April