Pope Francis has called the world’s leading oil execs to the Vatican. Meetings are today and tomorrow, and will include leaders from companies like BP and ExxonMobil. They’re gathering to talk about how their businesses can tackle climate change. Click the audio player above to hear the full story. 

During his visit, Pope Francis will sit in a chair crafted by prisoners.

An Italian magazine publishes a 192-page draft that calls for 'urgent action.'

At any one time, 20 billion chickens are alive and squawking on our planet.

That contrasts with 2.3 million for Pope Benedict in all of 2012.

Two top officials at the bank quit this week, as allegations of fraud and corruption continue to swirl.

A monsignor, an Italian Secret Service Agent and a financier were arrested after plotting to smuggle millions into Italy.

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Pope Benedict XVI is working to make the Vatican's financial operations more transparent amid a financial investigation involving its bank. The…