Pope Francis
Pope decries ‘epidemic of animosity’ against immigrants, other faiths
World
November 19, 2016
Pope decries ‘epidemic of animosity’ against immigrants, other faiths
Pope Francis on Saturday said an "epidemic of animosity" against people of other races or religions was hurting the weakest…
Pope says he believes ban on female priests is forever
World
November 2, 2016
Pope says he believes ban on female priests is forever
Pope Francis said on Tuesday he believes the Roman Catholic Church's ban on women becoming priests is forever and will…
Pope says murdered French priest a martyr, on road to sainthood
World
September 14, 2016
Pope says murdered French priest a martyr, on road to sainthood
Pope Francis said on Wednesday the French priest knifed to death at his altar by Islamist militants in July was…
Pope proclaims ‘dispenser of mercy’ Mother Teresa a saint
World
September 5, 2016
Pope proclaims ‘dispenser of mercy’ Mother Teresa a saint
Mother Teresa of Calcutta, known as the "saint of the gutters" during her life, was declared a saint of the…
Pope says it’s wrong to identify Islam with violence
Middle East
August 1, 2016
Pope says it’s wrong to identify Islam with violence
Pope Francis said on Sunday that it was wrong to identify Islam with violence and that social injustice and idolatry…
After decades of mistrust, Pope pushes for diplomatic breakthrough with China
World
July 14, 2016
After decades of mistrust, Pope pushes for diplomatic breakthrough with China
Pope Francis is leading a determined push to fundamentally alter the relationship between the Vatican and China, which for decades…
Pope urges Armenia and Turkey to reconcile, shun vengeance
Middle East
June 26, 2016
Pope urges Armenia and Turkey to reconcile, shun vengeance
Pope Francis urged Armenia and Turkey on Saturday to seek reconciliation and to shun "the illusory power of vengeance" a…
Pope’s comments on modern marriage raise storm of criticism
World
June 17, 2016
Pope’s comments on modern marriage raise storm of criticism
Pope Francis has said the "great majority" of Catholic marriages being celebrated today are invalid because couples do not fully…
Al-Azhar grand sheik to meet Pope at Vatican, resume relations
Egypt
May 23, 2016
Al-Azhar grand sheik to meet Pope at Vatican, resume relations
Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb will arrive in Rome on Monday to meet with Catholic Pope Francis, the first meeting…
Pope criticizes West for trying to export own brand of democracy to Iraq, Libya
Middle East
May 17, 2016
Pope criticizes West for trying to export own brand of democracy to Iraq, Libya
Pope Francis criticized Western powers for trying to export their own brand of democracy to countries such as Iraq and…