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Animal rights activists storm church demanding pets be treated like Christians

February 15, 2017

The protestors believe that animals have souls and should be let into churches

Pope Francis named PETA Person of the Year

December 01, 2015

Previous winners of the animal welfare charity's award include Morrissey, Tony Benn and Ricky Gervais

Books blog: St Francis wasn’t sentimental about animals and we shouldn’t be either

April 28, 2015

St Francis didn’t think animals were 'almost' like us - he loved them because they had come from the hand of God

Vatican rejects claims it is encouraging illegal ivory trade

January 23, 2013

Fr Lombardi says Vatican Radio will engage in fight against poaching

Animals pay a visit to St Peter’s Square

January 17, 2013

Horses, cows, rabbits and peacocks were among the species present for the traditional blessing of St Anthony at St Peter's Square

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