Francis, who has been pope since 2013, was criticized by Ukrainian officials this year when he said the country should have ...

Pope Francis in his Christmas message on Wednesday called for talks between Ukraine and Russia to end the war that followed Moscow's full-scale invasion two years ago and has killed tens of ...

Pope Francis has ushered in 2025 with a renewed appeal for the faithful to reject abortion, calling for a “firm commitment” ...

In Francis’ 12th Christmas address to the Roman Curia, he reminded them, “An ecclesial community lives in joyful and ...

He called for an end to conflicts – political, social or military – in places including Lebanon and Mali. Read more at ...

The president was present at the start of the pope's tenure in 2013, when Biden, then in his capacity as vice president, led the American delegation for Francis' inauguration. Francis, 88 ...

The opening of the Holy Door at St Peter’s Basilica officially launched the Jubilee Year, a Catholic tradition which dates ...

In a rare conversation with Norah O'Donnell, Pope Francis talked about Catholics in Gaza and the legacy he hopes to leave in ...

Pope Francis inaugurated the Holy Year at Rome's main prison, spreading hope to inmates. He re-enacted the door-opening ...

In a rare interview, Pope Francis answers questions on global conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, migrants in the U.S., sexual abuse in the church, and more during a conversation with.

from 52% at the 2013 conclave, and has tended to favor theological and political progressives over conservatives in his nominations. Pope Francis has been less sanguine about a mandatory ...