Pope Francis News

United Arab Emirates04 Feb 2019 11:42 GMT

On a three-day visit, Pope Francis will promote a dialogue based on tolerance and peace with the Muslim world.

Yemen03 Feb 2019 20:53 GMT

The December ceasefire that included troop withdrawals and the opening of humanitarian corridors has seriously stalled.

Pope Francis25 Dec 2018 16:27 GMT

Head of world's 1.3 billion Catholics hopes for 'fraternity' among people of all walks of life in his Christmas message.

Europe21 Dec 2018 11:23 GMT

Francis on Friday dedicated his annual Christmas speech to the Vatican bureaucracy to abuse.

Pope Francis06 Dec 2018 14:24 GMT

Pontiff to become first Catholic Church leader to visit the Gulf region following Emirati crown prince's invitation.

Vatican19 Oct 2018 05:16 GMT

Invitation to visit was relayed by South Korean President Moon Jae-in during meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican.

Taiwan15 Oct 2018 06:49 GMT

Holy See is Taiwan's last diplomatic ally in Europe; one of only 17 around the world.

Pope Francis15 Oct 2018 04:04 GMT

Legislator suggests pontiff wants to visit the isolated nation soon - the first time a pope will travel to North Korea.

Europe14 Oct 2018 09:32 GMT

Romero was killed by right-wing death squad in El Salvador. Paul VI guided the church through tumult of the 1960s.

United States12 Oct 2018 12:57 GMT

With the resignation, Wuerl becomes the most prominent head to roll in the scandal roiling the Catholic Church.

Chile28 Sep 2018 20:41 GMT

As scandals rock his papacy, the Vatican says the pontiff is cracking down for 'the good of the church'.

Vatican22 Sep 2018 21:00 GMT

In historic move, Pope Francis recognises seven Beijing-chosen bishops picked without Holy See approval.

Sexual assault16 Sep 2018 10:04 GMT

Dozens of high-ranking members of the Dutch Catholic Church reportedly knew of sexual abuse and actively covered it up.