Pope Francis
Church Should be Ashamed, Beg Forgiveness for Crime of Abuse, Pope Says
The Catholic Church must plead for forgiveness for the crime of the abuse of minors by its members and everything must be done to prevent such "a disgrace" from ever happening again, Pope Francis said.
Welcoming Immigrants is Requirement of Charity, Justice, Pope Says
Animated by a spirit of service, mission and joy, the Catholic Church must be welcoming toward everyone, Pope Francis said.
Pope: ‘Never Dialogue with the Devil’
Christians must acknowledge the reality of the devil acting around them and remain steadfast in resisting his temptations, Pope Francis said.
WYD 2027 in South Korea to Focus on Courage, Interreligious Dialogue
The first World Youth Day to be hosted in a country where Christians are a minority will seek to instill young people with the courage to share the Gospel while fostering interreligious dialogue, organizers of the event said.
With Trip Planned, Ailing Pope Cancels Appointments to Rest
Saying Pope Francis had "a mild flu-like condition," the Vatican press office announced he had canceled his scheduled audiences Sept. 23.
Love for the Poor and for Creation is Key to a Future of Hope, Pope Says
Maybe it is a sign of aging, Pope Francis said, but he is increasingly concerned about what kind of world he and his peers will leave for younger generations -- and the prognosis is not good.
Vatican sees spiritual value of Medjugorje, doesn’t judge it supernatural
With some prudence, Catholics can benefit spiritually from the messages and spiritual practices associated with the alleged apparitions of Mary in Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina, said the Vatican Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.
‘Old Pope’ Thanks God for his Four-Nation Trip to Asia and the Pacific
The 87-year-old Pope Francis publicly thanked God for allowing him "to do as an old pope what I would have liked to do as a young Jesuit," and that is to travel to Asia to preach the Gospel.
Be Pilgrims, Not Tourists in Life, Pope Tells Young People
To fully experience love and hope, young people must approach the journey of life as pilgrims and not just sightseers seeking the perfect selfie, Pope Francis said.
Second Synod Session to Open with Penitential Liturgy
The second session of the Synod of Bishops on synodality, set to bring 368 bishops, priests, religious and laypeople to the Vatican, will begin by asking forgiveness for various sins on behalf of all the baptized.