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Pope says world facing ‘a crisis of man’; met German Chancellor Angela Merkel, discussed economic troubles

Benedict has been living at the papal summer residence south of Rome since 28 February when he became the first pope in modern times to abdicate

Eight cardinals from across the globe will help him put into place changes in the Curia

The medics who treated Savita will be among those called to give evidence at the week-long inquest

Earlier Francis had declared that combating sexual abuse was important for the Church and its credibility

Pope Francis has said he wants the Church to be austere, simple

The new pontiff attended a recital of the Passion of Christ in St Peter’s Basilica ahead of the Colosseum ceremony

The meeting between a pope and a former pope is believed to be a first for the Catholic Church

Francis meets Jews, Muslims, Hindus, other Christians; calls those with no religion ‘our precious allies’

Pope says he chose the name Francis after St. Francis of Assisi, a symbol of peace, austerity and poverty