The former head of the Vatican's doctrine office has denied any differences with Pope Francis as he said he is not upset about his earlier-than-expected dismissal.

The honeymoon of the amiable Argentinian may be over, as the recent synod showed the tensions that exist between conservatives and liberals within the Church, writes John Lloyd

Pope Francis today effectively demoted a highly conservative Italian cardinal who led the Vatican’s department on clergy.

Police in Hamburg, Germany, say they have detained a male airport worker and a woman in connection with the terror attacks in the US.