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Pope urges Latin American to channel energy, unite the world
Pope Francis called on people across Latin America to turn to their common Christian roots as an inspiration to resolve differences when he said Mass for...
Pope poses for selifes with altar boys in Ecuador as 1m wait to hear him
Altar boys took selfie photos with Pope Francis upon his arrival in Guayaquil, a port city in Ecuador where the pope plans to celebrate Mass with up to...
Pope Francis reaches out to the poorest on return to continent of his birth
The first Latin American pope returns to the continent of his birth for the first time on Sunday, bringing a message of solidarity with the region’s...
Rubber stamped: The portait of the Pope made out of coloured condoms
The Milwaukee Art Museum says it hopes a portrait of Pope Benedict XVI made of condoms will ignite a conversation about the AIDS epidemic in Africa and...
Pope says abuse of migrants ‘makes one cry’ as he visits Turin Shroud
Pope Francis said on Sunday the mistreatment of migrants escaping war and injustice “makes one cry” as he visited the northern Italian city...
Encyclical takes on global deniers as pope appeals for ‘our ruined’ planet
Pope Francis said that all should help to save “our ruined” planet and asked critics to read his highly-contested encyclical with an open spirit. In...
Pope tells Putin: ‘Sincere’ peace efforts needed for Ukraine
Pope Francis has encouraged Russian President Vladimir Putin to engage in “sincere” international efforts aimed at bringing peace to Ukraine.
Sarajevo visit: Pope says he senses ‘atmosphere of war’ in world
Pope Francis on Saturday attacked “the atmosphere of war” currently besetting the world as he urged Bosnians to pursue reconciliation efforts,...
Sarajevo visit: Pope Francis says he senses ‘atmosphere of war’ in world
Pope Francis on Saturday attacked “the atmosphere of war” currently besetting the world as he urged Bosnians to pursue reconciliation efforts,...
Pope Francis flies into Sarajevo with message of peace
Pope Francis arrived in Sarajevo on Saturday for a visit aimed at bolstering reconciliation between war-scarred Bosnia’s Serb, Croat and Muslim communities. The...
Pope Francis is now an Honorary Harlem Globetrotter
Pope Francis pulled off some trick moves in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday. He had great instructors: The Harlem Globetrotters. The basketball...
Pope Francis’ personal iPad fetches $30,500 at Uruguay auction
An iPad that belonged to Argentina-born Pope Francis went under the hammer for $30,500 on Tuesday, auctioneers in Uruguay said.
Pope condemns indifference to jihadist atrocities against Christians
Pope Francis condemned indifference and “complicit silence” to jihadist attacks on Christians as he presided over Easter ceremonies in the...
Pope tells Catholics at Easter vigil: seek truth, beauty and love
Pope Francis led the world’s 1.2 billion Roman Catholics into Easter on Saturday night, urging them at a vigil Mass to shun indifference and boldly...
Pope speaks out against Christian persecution, Kenya attacks
The Pope led Catholics in prayer for persecuted Christians around the world at a Good Friday service in Rome, a day after 148 students and security officers...
Pope washes feet of prisoners in untraditional Holy Thursday celebration
Pope Francis, saying he wanted to be a servant of society’s neediest, presided at a Holy Thursday ceremony where he washed and kissed the feet of...
Pope faces protests by sex abuse commission against bishop’s appointment
several members of Pope Francis’ sex abuse advisory board are expressing concern and incredulity over his decision to appoint Bishop Juan Barro,...
Pope, Obama to discuss environment and the poor during White House visit
The president and first lady Michelle Obama will welcome the pontiff as a guest at the White House on September 23.
Vatican to give homeless private VIP tour of Sistine Chapel
In Pope Francis’s latest gesture toward Rome’s homeless, the Vatican said on Tuesday homeless people will get a special private tour of its...
Two years in and the conclave is still out on how Pope Francis is doing
Pope Francis marks his second anniversary today riding a wave of popularity that has reinvigorated the Catholic Church in ways not seen since the days...
Pope finds popularity and dissent at 2-year mark
Pope Francis marks his second anniversary Friday riding a wave of popularity that has reinvigorated the Catholic Church in ways not seen since the days...
Pope to new cardinals: Put aside pride, jealousy and anger
Pope Francis welcomed 20 new cardinals Saturday into the elite club of churchmen who will elect his successor and immediately delivered a tough-love message,...
Pope’s sex abuse commission alarmed by spanking comment
Members of Pope Francis’ sex abuse commission have criticized his remarks that it is OK for parents to spank their children, saying there is no place...
Pope tells parents: Smack your kids but let them keep their dignity
Pope Francis is dishing out advice to parents and says it’s OK to spank your children to discipline them - as long as their dignity is maintained.
Pope Francis backpedals after ‘Catholics breeding like rabbits’ comment
Pope Francis today sought to clarify his remark that Catholics should not breed “like rabbits”.
Pope heads home after wrapping up Asian tour with a record Mass in Manila
Pope Francis left the Philippines on Monday, ending a week-long trip to Asia that culminated with a rain-soaked Mass for about seven million people in...
Pope to end record-setting Asia tour
Pope Francis will fly back to Rome on Monday after a dramatic week in Asia that saw him draw record crowds and hammer home his pro-poor message to millions. The...
Filipina girl, 12, stumps Pope Francis with question for the ages
Pope Francis said a huge open-air Mass for a rain-drenched crowd of 6 million in the Philippine capital on Sunday, but his day began with a much bigger...
Sunday service: Pope celebrates mass with 6 million in Manila
Pope Francis said a huge open-air Mass for a rain-drenched crowd of millions in the Philippine capital on Sunday.
Heartwrencher: Girl’s tough question throws pope off guard
The Pope’s last full day in the Philippines—an open-air Mass for up to 6 million people in Manila—began with an emotional youth gathering at...
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