His words would appear to be a gentle but firm reminder especially to the minority of Catholics who are challenging his authority.

“We carry in our hearts the pain of the acts of terrorism that in these last days have caused numerous victims.”

The pope denounced the attack as “a grave offence against the Creator.”

A van drove into a pedestrian zone killing at least 12 people and injuring more than 80 others.

In less than three weeks, Pope Francis has reshuffled the top leadership of the C.D.F.

The article looks at the growing similarities in the rhetoric and world views adopted by evangelical fundamentalists and some "militant" Catholic hardliners.