Papal visit began in Mozambique, where he spoke about ‘fraternal reconciliation’
Both sides of the political spectrum claim the late pope as their own
Large majorities want end to rigid teaching on celibacy, women priests, contraception, same-sex marriage
Francis gives go-ahead for archbishop to be tried on paedophilia charges
No previous pontiff has taken ultimate sanction against Italian organised crime
People celebrate the canonisations around the country in a variety of ways
‘Saints ... are witnesses as to how we should try to live’
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
John Paul II relic and crucifix stolen from church in Abruzzo, Italy
Former popes to be declared saints in Vatican next April
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