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
Gafcon elects council instead of figurehead to rival Archbishop of Canterbury
Orthodox Anglicans pursue path of 'principled disengagement' from Canterbury-led Communion
Tom Holland appointed Bede Librarian at Durham Cathedral
Christians lament government's new Islamophobia definition
Iranian Bishop of Chelmsford denounces 'unjust and illegal' war
Concerns raised that government grooming gang inquiry will ignore Islam
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
Pope Francis: Don't proselytise, instead heal the sick and seek the lost
Why Pope Francis won't meet the Dalai Lama
Pope Francis thanks Salvation Army for teaching him about Christian unity as a small boy
The Christian Legal Centre said an inquiry into end-of-life care is "long overdue".
The final vote is expected to be very close.
An IDF tank reportedly fired twice on a civilian dwelling.
Going to church three times a week is evidence of "religious extremism".
