We deeply admire the (very serious) work of Pope Francis, but it's been a gusty year at the Vatican and the pontiff has struggled more than once to keep hold of his hat. Here's the lighter side of the pope's year in pictures:
1. New take on the dog collar
2. Papa Smurf
3. Peekaboo
4. 'Doh'
5. Call me Kung Fu Francis
6. The flying saucer
7. 'Err... I can't see where I'm going'
8. Blowing his nose
Christians recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
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Belief in transgenderism falling in America, propped up by Democrats
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Christians praying for peace after Israel-Iran escalation
Vatican to install showers for the homeless in St Peter's Square
Pope to raffle gifts including panama hat, Fiat Panda and espresso machine to raise money for the poor
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Pope Francis thanks Salvation Army for teaching him about Christian unity as a small boy
Alan Jeans first volunteered as a chaplain in 2002.
Bishop William Morgan translated the book in 1588 to help people read and understand Scripture in their own language.
Pastor Alistair Begg delivered his final sermon as senior pastor of Parkside Church earlier this month, ending more than four decades of ministry with a message of faith in the sufficiency of God "through all seasons of life."
The police were not sufficiently equipped to prevent the massacre.
