Pope Francis
Pope: Easter gives hope in our 'darkest hour,' despite fear
Easter offers a message of hope in people's "darkest hour," Pope Francis said, as he celebrated a late-night vigil Mass Saturday in St. Peter's Basilica, with the public barred because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vatican confirms 1st virus case as pope recovers from cold
The Vatican confirmed the walled city-state's first case of the new coronavirus Friday and closed some offices as a precaution while Pope Francis continued recovering from a cold.
Pope lets French cardinal embroiled in abuse cover-up resign
Pope Francis on Friday accepted the resignation of a French cardinal who was convicted and then acquitted of covering up for a pedophile priest in a case that fueled a reckoning over clergy sexual abuse in France.
Pope cautions against "unfair" Middle East peace plans
Pope Francis has cautioned against "unfair" solutions aimed at ending the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.
Pope Francis meets PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had an audience with Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of the Catholics of the world, at the Holy See (Vatican City) on Thursday.
Vatican urges visiting Iraqi president to protect Christians
The Vatican on Saturday urged Iraqi President Barham Saleh to guarantee the safety of Christians and ensure they have a future place in the war-battered country.
Pope: Reject "god of money," focus on serving others
Pope Francis is advising people to reject "the god of money" as well as of that consumerism, pleasure, success and self.
Pope decries that “greed of a few” worsens poverty of others
Pope Francis is decrying that the “greed of a few” wealthy people is compounding the plight of the poor.
Pope makes 13 cardinals as he molds a future in his likeness
Vatican City, Oct 5 (AP/UNB) — Pope Francis has chosen 13 men he admires and whose sympathies align with his to become the Catholic Church's newest cardinals.
NZ bishop resigns over ‘unacceptable’ sexual relationship
Vatican City, Oct 4 (AP/UNB) — Pope Francis accepted the resignation of a New Zealand bishop Friday over what church officials said was “completely unacceptable” sexual behavior with a young woman.