Pope Francis began the final leg of his first African trip in Central African Republic where he will deliver a message of reconciliation and peace to a nation wracked by several years of violence between Muslims and Christians.
Activists plan to join arms and form a "human chain" in Paris on Sunday to urge action on global warming, in a muted rally after attacks on the city by Islamic State
In an unprecedented move, Christians representing every stream of global Christianity came together in Albania this month to consult on the persecution of Christians, whilst also acknowledging their own sins in this respect.
Roman Catholic pontiff Pope Francis plans to bridge the gap between Christians and Muslims during his African tour, where he is expected to go to Kenya and Uganda - two countries that have been strife with Islamist militant attacks.
The Pope's personal preacher has spoken out in praise of the Reformation, calling for a renewed teaching by the whole church of the Protestant doctrine of "justification by faith".