Pope Plans Historic Visit To Iraq As Its Christian Populations Dwindle Many Iraqis — Christian and Muslim — say they are excited about the first papal visit to the country, raising hopes of religious tolerance in the face of extremist violence.
Pope Prays For U.S. Capitol Victims, Urges Americans To Protect Democratic Values In remarks at the Vatican on Sunday, Pope Francis condemned the violence at the U.S. Capitol and urged Americans to come together for the "common good."
In A New Book, Pope Francis Speaks Out On The Coronavirus And Anti-Mask Protests People who claim that mask mandates deprive them of their personal freedom, Francis says, are "victims only in their own imagination." The book also addresses demonstrations against racial injustice.
Vatican Report Says Pope John Paul II Knew About Allegations Against Former Cardinal The report on former archbishop of Washington Theodore McCarrick, who was defrocked last year, states that Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI were aware of the accusations of sexual misconduct.
All Things Considered Archbishop Wilton Gregory Says 'Carry On' Work For Racial And Societal Justice Archbishop Wilton Gregory, who will be the first Black American Catholic cardinal, talks about the historic nature of his position, the political issues that inform his work in the church and more.
Pope Francis Calls For Same-Sex Civil Union Law In New Documentary "What we have to create is a civil union law. That way they are legally covered," the pope said in an interview in the film Francesco, which premiered Wednesday at the Rome Film Festival.
Pope Francis Delivers Special Prayer For End To Coronavirus Pandemic The "Urbi et Orbi" blessing is normally delivered at Christmas and Easter. The delivered his homily against the dramatic backdrop of an empty St. Peter's Square, glistening in the rain.
Pope Francis Won't Allow Married Men As Priests, Women As Deacons Bishops from the Amazon region had sought the changes to address a shortage of clergy. But some Roman Catholic conservatives warned that enacting them would lead to the end of clerical celibacy rules.
In Rare Move, Pope Francis Appoints A Woman To A Senior Vatican Position Francesca Di Giovanni is the first woman to have a managerial role in the Secretariat of State, one of the most important departments in the Vatican. She's been working there for 27 years.
In Christmas Day Message, Pope Francis Shines Light On Migrant Suffering "It is injustice that turns them away from places where they might have hope for a dignified life, but instead find themselves before walls of indifference," the pontiff said in his holiday address.
