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Pope Francis has arrived on the French island of Corsica, where he will give two speeches in the capital Ajaccio and preside over a mass at the Casone open-air theatre, before meeting with President Emmanuel Macron.

Pope Francis travels to the French island of Corsica Sunday to visit the small Catholic community, just days after having skipped the reopening ceremony for Notre Dame cathedral.

Pope Francis will on Saturday create 21 new cardinals from five continents, including bishops from Algiers, Tehran, Tokyo and Abidjan -- many of whom may one day help choose his successor.

Justin Welby’s words in the House of Lords during his farewell speech on Thursday have come under fire

Justin Welby’s words in the House of Lords during his farewell speech on Thursday have come under fire.

Some bishops have accused the primate of making light of victims in his farewell speech

The Archbishop of Canterbury made his valedictory speech in the House of Lords on Thursday.

Bishop of Newcastle Helen-Ann Hartley said speech by the outgoing head of the Church of England was disturbing and disrespectful to Church abuse survivors

Justin Welby announced in a statement on November 12 that he had decided to resign as Archbishop of Canterbury.

Justin Welby intends to complete official duties as archbishop by January 6.

With a tape measure around his neck and thimble on his finger, Raniero Mancinelli slides a needle into a black cassock with red piping destined for a Catholic cardinal.