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Apr 28, 2024, 12:10 AM

Pope visits Venice to speak to the artists and inmates behind the Biennale's must-see prison show
Pope Francis has met with women prisoners in Venice who are the protagonists of the Vatican pavilion at the Venice Biennale art fair

Apr 28, 2024, 12:10 AM

Apr 12, 2024, 6:16 AM

Pope will travel to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore in longest trip of papacy
The Vatican says Pope Francis will visit Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea and Singapore in September

Apr 12, 2024, 6:16 AM

Mar 31, 2024, 3:57 AM

Pope Francis presides over Easter Sunday Mass, calls for cease-fires in Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine conflicts
Francis, 87, had skipped a Good Friday ceremony so that he'd be able to attend the Sunday Mass, the Vatican press office said in a statement on Friday.

Mar 31, 2024, 3:57 AM

Feb 28, 2024, 5:59 AM

Pope Francis visits Rome's Gemelli hospital for tests, returns to Vatican
Pope Francis gave a general audience at the Vatican on Wednesday.

Feb 28, 2024, 5:59 AM

Dec 20, 2023, 12:47 PM

Papal scholar reflects on Pope Francis allowing Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples
The Rev. James Martin spoke with "Start Here" following Pope Francis' change on allowing priests to bless same-sex couples who request it.

Dec 20, 2023, 12:47 PM

Dec 18, 2023, 1:35 PM

Pope Francis approves allowing Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples
A document from the Vatican's doctrine office released Monday details the declaration.

Dec 18, 2023, 1:35 PM

Nov 28, 2023, 2:58 PM

Pope Francis cancels trip to Dubai for COP 28 conference on doctor's orders
Pope Francis has canceled a trip to a climate conference in Dubai on doctor's orders, according to the Holy See Press Office.

Nov 28, 2023, 2:58 PM

Oct 2, 2023, 7:59 PM

Pope Francis opens possibility for blessing same-sex unions
Pope Francis suggested it may be possible to bless same-sex unions in a newly public response to cardinals who questioned the pope's affirmation of the LGBTQ community.

Oct 2, 2023, 7:59 PM

Aug 7, 2023, 5:11 AM

Pope Francis restates Catholic Church is for everyone, including LGBTQ+ people
"The Lord is clear," the pope insisted on Sunday. "The sick, the elderly, the young, old, ugly, beautiful, good and bad."

Aug 7, 2023, 5:11 AM

Aug 5, 2023, 4:44 AM

Pope greeted like rockstar, appears revitalized at 'Catholic Woodstock' in Portugal
Aboard the Papal plane, he joked with reporters that he expected to come out of World Youth Day feeling "rejuvenated." By day three, that seemed to be the case.

Aug 5, 2023, 4:44 AM

Jul 9, 2023, 7:25 PM

Pope Francis names 21 cardinals, including clergymen from Hong Kong, US
Pope Francis announced Sunday he's elevating 21 clergymen from around the world to become cardinals in a ceremony this September.

Jul 9, 2023, 7:25 PM

Jun 15, 2023, 6:02 AM

Vatican releases first photos of Pope Francis recovery ahead of Friday discharge
The Vatican press office released photos on Thursday of Pope Francis recovering after undergoing intestinal surgery.

Jun 15, 2023, 6:02 AM

Jun 8, 2023, 3:08 AM

Pope's night 'passed well' after intestinal surgery in Rome
Pope Francis' night "passed well" after he underwent intestinal surgery on Wednesday, Vatican officials said Thursday morning.

Jun 8, 2023, 3:08 AM

Mar 30, 2023, 7:38 AM

Pope Francis has 'progressively improved' in hospital stay for respiratory infection, Vatican says
Pope Francis was diagnosed with a respiratory infection Wednesday and was rushed to the hospital, where he will remain for several days.

Mar 30, 2023, 7:38 AM

Mar 31, 2023, 11:50 PM

Pope Francis leaves hospital after recovering from bronchitis
Pope Francis left the hospital Saturday after spending a few days recovering from bronchitis, according to the Vatican press office.

Mar 31, 2023, 11:50 PM

Jan 5, 2023, 5:03 AM

Pope Francis presides over Benedict's funeral, speaks of friendship in historic moment
A funeral mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is scheduled to begin 9:30 a.m. on Thursday at the Vatican.

Jan 5, 2023, 5:03 AM

Dec 31, 2022, 4:28 PM

World leaders pay tribute to Pope Benedict XVI after his death
Following Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's death, world leaders are offering their condolences and remembrances.

Dec 31, 2022, 4:28 PM

Dec 31, 2022, 12:32 PM

Pope Benedict XVI has died at the age of 95
He was widely seen as a conservative who was in line with Pope John Paul.

Dec 31, 2022, 12:32 PM

Dec 29, 2022, 9:39 AM

Pope Emeritus Benedict's 'condition remains serious,' Vatican says
The health of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI worsened, a Vatican official said on Wednesday.

Dec 29, 2022, 9:39 AM

Jul 25, 2022, 2:54 PM

Pope Francis apologizes to Indigenous community in Canada over church's role in boarding school abuse
Pope Francis offered a long-sought apology to the Indigenous community in Canada over the Catholic Church’s role in operating Indigenous boarding schools.

Jul 25, 2022, 2:54 PM

Apr 1, 2022, 8:02 AM

Pope Francis apologizes for Church's role in Canada's Indigenous residential school system
Pope Francis apologized Friday for the Catholic Church's role in running Canada's brutal residential school system.

Apr 1, 2022, 8:02 AM

Feb 25, 2022, 4:26 PM

Pope makes surprise visit to Russian Embassy to the Vatican
The Vatican press office confirmed that Pope Francis made a visit to the Russian Embassy to the Holy See to express his concern about the fighting in Ukraine.

Feb 25, 2022, 4:26 PM

Mar 27, 2021, 11:14 AM

Pope Francis once again confronts the specter of COVID-19 during Holy Week and Easter
Pope Francis once again confronts the specter of COVID-19 during Holy Week and Easter.

Mar 27, 2021, 11:14 AM

Mar 6, 2021, 5:29 AM

Pope Francis holds historic meeting with religious groups, top Iraq Shiite cleric
Pope Francis held a historic meeting with religious groups and Iraq's top Shiite cleric.

Mar 6, 2021, 5:29 AM

Mar 5, 2021, 10:25 AM

Pope Francis brings message of unity and tolerance to Iraq
Pope Francis offered his help to bridge religious divides in the country.

Mar 5, 2021, 10:25 AM

Mar 4, 2021, 10:34 AM

Why the pope's visit to Iraq is so significant
"The Iraqi people are waiting for us," the pope said.

Mar 4, 2021, 10:34 AM

Nov 23, 2020, 6:03 PM

New York AG sues Catholic Diocese of Buffalo over sexual abuse allegations
The NY attorney general sued the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo and former leaders alleging they failed to adequately investigate sexual abuse claims of minors by priests.

Nov 23, 2020, 6:03 PM

Oct 5, 2020, 11:16 AM

Pope Francis says trickle-down economic policies don't work amid the pandemic
Pope Francis blasted trickle down economic policies that favor the rich, saying the pandemic has shown that these efforts do not work.

Oct 5, 2020, 11:16 AM

Feb 28, 2020, 12:40 PM

Catholic Diocese of Buffalo declares bankruptcy, looks to settle almost 250 child sex abuse lawsuits
The Catholic Diocese of Buffalo has $100 million in liabilities and almost 250 Child Victims Act lawsuits filed against them.

Feb 28, 2020, 12:40 PM

Jan 1, 2020, 8:24 AM

Pope Francis apologizes for slapping woman's hand after she grabbed him
Pope Francis was pulled off balance by a woman and had to slap her hand in order to free himself during a New Year's Even event in St. Peter’s Square.

Jan 1, 2020, 8:24 AM

Dec 4, 2019, 8:55 AM

Scandal-plagued Buffalo Bishop resigns following Vatican review of his diocese
Bishop Richard Malone has resigned in the wake of widespread criticism of his handling of allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct by local clergy members.

Dec 4, 2019, 8:55 AM

Oct 16, 2019, 11:06 AM

Pope Francis calls for better nutrition access on UN World Food Day
Pope Francis highlighted nutrition inequality on U.N. World Food Day, pointing out that rich countries and poor countries suffer from obesity for different reasons.

Oct 16, 2019, 11:06 AM

Sep 6, 2019, 4:48 PM

'What are they waiting for?': Whistleblowers look to Vatican as embattled Buffalo bishop clings to power
A pair of whistleblowers are calling for the Vatican to act amid a growing scandal surrounding Bishop Richard Malone of the Diocese of Buffalo.

Sep 6, 2019, 4:48 PM

Sep 1, 2019, 7:41 AM

Pope rescued by firefighters after being stuck in an elevator for 25 minutes
Pope Francis arrived 7 minutes late for his traditional noon appointment Saint Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Sunday because he was stuck in an elevator.

Sep 1, 2019, 7:41 AM

Aug 14, 2019, 7:04 PM

Hundreds of lawsuits to be filed for old alleged child sexual abuse cases in NY after passage of Child Victims Act
Earlier this year, New York passed the Child Victims Act, which allows claims of sexual abuse from any time period to be brought forth in spite of existing statutes.

Aug 14, 2019, 7:04 PM

Jun 28, 2019, 2:18 PM

Texas priest at center of alleged child sex scandal accused of exposing himself to teen during confession
A priest at the center of an alleged child sex scandal in Houston has been indicted on charges of exposing himself to a teen during confession.

Jun 28, 2019, 2:18 PM

Jun 21, 2019, 11:20 AM

Indiana Jesuit school refuses to fire teacher in same-sex marriage over archdiocese's order
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School announced they had a "sincere and significant disagreement" with the Archdiocese of Indianapolis over a teacher in a same-sex marriage.

Jun 21, 2019, 11:20 AM

Jun 5, 2019, 1:57 PM

Catholic church spent ‘considerable’ amount lobbying to thwart sex abuse law changes: Report
The money was spent in states where some laws were being discussed or proposed that would make priests and the church liable for decades-old alleged abuse.

Jun 5, 2019, 1:57 PM

Jun 6, 2019, 11:23 AM

West Virginia attorney general 'disappointed' in level of church’s cooperation with sexual abuse probe
West Virginia’s attorney general says church leaders in his state are withholding information that could prove useful in his fight to expose alleged sexual abuse.

Jun 6, 2019, 11:23 AM

May 24, 2019, 1:18 PM

5 former priests charged with sexual misconduct amid Michigan investigation: 'This is only the tip of the iceberg'
The Michigan Attorney General announced the charges and arrests Friday morning, detailing the charges against five priests who previously worked at different dioceses.

May 24, 2019, 1:18 PM

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Pope visits Venice to speak to the artists and inmates behind the Biennale's must-see prison show Pope Francis has met with women prisoners in Venice who are the protagonists of the Vatican pavilion at the Venice Biennale art fair Apr 28, 2024, 12:10 AM

Pope will travel to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore in longest trip of papacy The Vatican says Pope Francis will visit Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea and Singapore in September Apr 12, 2024, 6:16 AM

Pope Francis presides over Easter Sunday Mass, calls for cease-fires in Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine conflicts Francis, 87, had skipped a Good Friday ceremony so that he'd be able to attend the Sunday Mass, the Vatican press office said in a statement on Friday. Mar 31, 2024, 3:57 AM

Pope Francis visits Rome's Gemelli hospital for tests, returns to Vatican Pope Francis gave a general audience at the Vatican on Wednesday. Feb 28, 2024, 5:59 AM

Papal scholar reflects on Pope Francis allowing Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples The Rev. James Martin spoke with "Start Here" following Pope Francis' change on allowing priests to bless same-sex couples who request it. Dec 20, 2023, 12:47 PM

Pope Francis approves allowing Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples A document from the Vatican's doctrine office released Monday details the declaration. Dec 18, 2023, 1:35 PM

Pope Francis cancels trip to Dubai for COP 28 conference on doctor's orders Pope Francis has canceled a trip to a climate conference in Dubai on doctor's orders, according to the Holy See Press Office. Nov 28, 2023, 2:58 PM

Pope Francis opens possibility for blessing same-sex unions Pope Francis suggested it may be possible to bless same-sex unions in a newly public response to cardinals who questioned the pope's affirmation of the LGBTQ community. Oct 2, 2023, 7:59 PM

Pope Francis restates Catholic Church is for everyone, including LGBTQ+ people "The Lord is clear," the pope insisted on Sunday. "The sick, the elderly, the young, old, ugly, beautiful, good and bad." Aug 7, 2023, 5:11 AM

Pope greeted like rockstar, appears revitalized at 'Catholic Woodstock' in Portugal Aboard the Papal plane, he joked with reporters that he expected to come out of World Youth Day feeling "rejuvenated." By day three, that seemed to be the case. Aug 5, 2023, 4:44 AM

Pope Francis names 21 cardinals, including clergymen from Hong Kong, US Pope Francis announced Sunday he's elevating 21 clergymen from around the world to become cardinals in a ceremony this September. Jul 9, 2023, 7:25 PM

Vatican releases first photos of Pope Francis recovery ahead of Friday discharge The Vatican press office released photos on Thursday of Pope Francis recovering after undergoing intestinal surgery. Jun 15, 2023, 6:02 AM

Pope's night 'passed well' after intestinal surgery in Rome Pope Francis' night "passed well" after he underwent intestinal surgery on Wednesday, Vatican officials said Thursday morning. Jun 8, 2023, 3:08 AM

Pope Francis has 'progressively improved' in hospital stay for respiratory infection, Vatican says Pope Francis was diagnosed with a respiratory infection Wednesday and was rushed to the hospital, where he will remain for several days. Mar 30, 2023, 7:38 AM

Pope Francis leaves hospital after recovering from bronchitis Pope Francis left the hospital Saturday after spending a few days recovering from bronchitis, according to the Vatican press office. Mar 31, 2023, 11:50 PM

Pope Francis presides over Benedict's funeral, speaks of friendship in historic moment A funeral mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is scheduled to begin 9:30 a.m. on Thursday at the Vatican. Jan 5, 2023, 5:03 AM

World leaders pay tribute to Pope Benedict XVI after his death Following Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's death, world leaders are offering their condolences and remembrances. Dec 31, 2022, 4:28 PM

Pope Benedict XVI has died at the age of 95 He was widely seen as a conservative who was in line with Pope John Paul. Dec 31, 2022, 12:32 PM

Pope Emeritus Benedict's 'condition remains serious,' Vatican says The health of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI worsened, a Vatican official said on Wednesday. Dec 29, 2022, 9:39 AM

Pope Francis apologizes to Indigenous community in Canada over church's role in boarding school abuse Pope Francis offered a long-sought apology to the Indigenous community in Canada over the Catholic Church’s role in operating Indigenous boarding schools. Jul 25, 2022, 2:54 PM

Pope Francis apologizes for Church's role in Canada's Indigenous residential school system Pope Francis apologized Friday for the Catholic Church's role in running Canada's brutal residential school system. Apr 1, 2022, 8:02 AM

Pope makes surprise visit to Russian Embassy to the Vatican The Vatican press office confirmed that Pope Francis made a visit to the Russian Embassy to the Holy See to express his concern about the fighting in Ukraine. Feb 25, 2022, 4:26 PM

Pope Francis once again confronts the specter of COVID-19 during Holy Week and Easter Pope Francis once again confronts the specter of COVID-19 during Holy Week and Easter. Mar 27, 2021, 11:14 AM

Pope Francis holds historic meeting with religious groups, top Iraq Shiite cleric Pope Francis held a historic meeting with religious groups and Iraq's top Shiite cleric. Mar 6, 2021, 5:29 AM

Pope Francis brings message of unity and tolerance to Iraq Pope Francis offered his help to bridge religious divides in the country. Mar 5, 2021, 10:25 AM

Why the pope's visit to Iraq is so significant "The Iraqi people are waiting for us," the pope said. Mar 4, 2021, 10:34 AM

New York AG sues Catholic Diocese of Buffalo over sexual abuse allegations The NY attorney general sued the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo and former leaders alleging they failed to adequately investigate sexual abuse claims of minors by priests. Nov 23, 2020, 6:03 PM

Pope Francis says trickle-down economic policies don't work amid the pandemic Pope Francis blasted trickle down economic policies that favor the rich, saying the pandemic has shown that these efforts do not work. Oct 5, 2020, 11:16 AM

Catholic Diocese of Buffalo declares bankruptcy, looks to settle almost 250 child sex abuse lawsuits The Catholic Diocese of Buffalo has $100 million in liabilities and almost 250 Child Victims Act lawsuits filed against them. Feb 28, 2020, 12:40 PM

Pope Francis apologizes for slapping woman's hand after she grabbed him Pope Francis was pulled off balance by a woman and had to slap her hand in order to free himself during a New Year's Even event in St. Peter’s Square. Jan 1, 2020, 8:24 AM

Scandal-plagued Buffalo Bishop resigns following Vatican review of his diocese Bishop Richard Malone has resigned in the wake of widespread criticism of his handling of allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct by local clergy members. Dec 4, 2019, 8:55 AM

Pope Francis calls for better nutrition access on UN World Food Day Pope Francis highlighted nutrition inequality on U.N. World Food Day, pointing out that rich countries and poor countries suffer from obesity for different reasons. Oct 16, 2019, 11:06 AM

'What are they waiting for?': Whistleblowers look to Vatican as embattled Buffalo bishop clings to power A pair of whistleblowers are calling for the Vatican to act amid a growing scandal surrounding Bishop Richard Malone of the Diocese of Buffalo. Sep 6, 2019, 4:48 PM

Pope rescued by firefighters after being stuck in an elevator for 25 minutes Pope Francis arrived 7 minutes late for his traditional noon appointment Saint Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Sunday because he was stuck in an elevator. Sep 1, 2019, 7:41 AM

Texas priest at center of alleged child sex scandal accused of exposing himself to teen during confession A priest at the center of an alleged child sex scandal in Houston has been indicted on charges of exposing himself to a teen during confession. Jun 28, 2019, 2:18 PM

Indiana Jesuit school refuses to fire teacher in same-sex marriage over archdiocese's order Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School announced they had a "sincere and significant disagreement" with the Archdiocese of Indianapolis over a teacher in a same-sex marriage. Jun 21, 2019, 11:20 AM

Catholic church spent ‘considerable’ amount lobbying to thwart sex abuse law changes: Report The money was spent in states where some laws were being discussed or proposed that would make priests and the church liable for decades-old alleged abuse. Jun 5, 2019, 1:57 PM

West Virginia attorney general 'disappointed' in level of church’s cooperation with sexual abuse probe West Virginia’s attorney general says church leaders in his state are withholding information that could prove useful in his fight to expose alleged sexual abuse. Jun 6, 2019, 11:23 AM

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Pope visits Venice to speak to the artists and inmates behind the Biennale's must-see prison show
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"The Lord is clear," the pope insisted on Sunday. "The sick, the elderly, the young, old, ugly, beautiful, good and bad."

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Pope Francis' night "passed well" after he underwent intestinal surgery on Wednesday, Vatican officials said Thursday morning.

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Pope Francis has 'progressively improved' in hospital stay for respiratory infection, Vatican says
Pope Francis was diagnosed with a respiratory infection Wednesday and was rushed to the hospital, where he will remain for several days.

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Pope Francis left the hospital Saturday after spending a few days recovering from bronchitis, according to the Vatican press office.

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Pope Francis presides over Benedict's funeral, speaks of friendship in historic moment
A funeral mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is scheduled to begin 9:30 a.m. on Thursday at the Vatican.

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World leaders pay tribute to Pope Benedict XVI after his death
Following Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's death, world leaders are offering their condolences and remembrances.

Dec 31, 2022, 4:28 PM

Pope Benedict XVI has died at the age of 95
He was widely seen as a conservative who was in line with Pope John Paul.

Dec 31, 2022, 12:32 PM

Pope Emeritus Benedict's 'condition remains serious,' Vatican says
The health of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI worsened, a Vatican official said on Wednesday.

Dec 29, 2022, 9:39 AM

Pope Francis apologizes to Indigenous community in Canada over church's role in boarding school abuse
Pope Francis offered a long-sought apology to the Indigenous community in Canada over the Catholic Church’s role in operating Indigenous boarding schools.

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"The Iraqi people are waiting for us," the pope said.

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Nov 23, 2020, 6:03 PM

Pope Francis says trickle-down economic policies don't work amid the pandemic
Pope Francis blasted trickle down economic policies that favor the rich, saying the pandemic has shown that these efforts do not work.

Oct 5, 2020, 11:16 AM

Catholic Diocese of Buffalo declares bankruptcy, looks to settle almost 250 child sex abuse lawsuits
The Catholic Diocese of Buffalo has $100 million in liabilities and almost 250 Child Victims Act lawsuits filed against them.

Feb 28, 2020, 12:40 PM

Pope Francis apologizes for slapping woman's hand after she grabbed him
Pope Francis was pulled off balance by a woman and had to slap her hand in order to free himself during a New Year's Even event in St. Peter’s Square.

Jan 1, 2020, 8:24 AM

Scandal-plagued Buffalo Bishop resigns following Vatican review of his diocese
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Pope Francis highlighted nutrition inequality on U.N. World Food Day, pointing out that rich countries and poor countries suffer from obesity for different reasons.

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'What are they waiting for?': Whistleblowers look to Vatican as embattled Buffalo bishop clings to power
A pair of whistleblowers are calling for the Vatican to act amid a growing scandal surrounding Bishop Richard Malone of the Diocese of Buffalo.

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Pope Francis arrived 7 minutes late for his traditional noon appointment Saint Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Sunday because he was stuck in an elevator.

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Catholic church spent ‘considerable’ amount lobbying to thwart sex abuse law changes: Report
The money was spent in states where some laws were being discussed or proposed that would make priests and the church liable for decades-old alleged abuse.

Jun 5, 2019, 1:57 PM

West Virginia attorney general 'disappointed' in level of church’s cooperation with sexual abuse probe
West Virginia’s attorney general says church leaders in his state are withholding information that could prove useful in his fight to expose alleged sexual abuse.

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