Pope Francis
Pope in 2013 signed resignation letter in case of bad health
ROME (Reuters) -Pope Francis revealed in a new interview published on Sunday that after he was elected in 2013 he signed a…
Pope Francis celebrates 86th birthday by honouring 3 charitable persons
On Saturday, the day of his 86th birthday, Pope Francis will present an expression of his gratitude to three people who offer…
Photo Story: The Pope’s weekly general audience
Pope Francis grabs the pacifier of a baby during the weekly general audience in the Paul VI Hall, Vatican City, on Wednesday…
Pope asks heads of state for ‘mercy’ for prisoners at Christmas
Pope Francis has asked for a "gesture of clemency" for prison inmates in the run-up to Christmas. In a letter addressed to…
WATCH: Pope Francis breaks down and cries while mentioning Ukraine at public prayer
By Philip Pullella ROME (Reuters) - Pope Francis broke down and cried on Thursday as he mentioned the suffering of Ukrainians during…
Jovial moment in the Vatican as Oscar-winning comic Roberto Benigni meets Pope Francis
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Oscar-winning Italian comic and actor Roberto Benigni brought a bit of his trademark whacky levity to the Vatican…
Pope: migrant deaths in the Mediterranean ‘unacceptable and almost always avoidable’
ROME (Reuters) - Migrant deaths in the Mediterranean are "unacceptable and almost always avoidable," Pope Francis said on Friday, renewing a call…
Pope urges Israelis, Palestinians, to seek dialogue after surge in violence
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis on Sunday urged Israeli and Palestinian authorities to make greater efforts to seek dialogue following recent…
Top Spanish football medic to treat Pope Francis
The head of Atlético Madrid's medical team has been summoned to the Vatican to help treat Pope Francis, who is suffering from…
Young people can change the world – Pope Francis
Pope Francis told youths that they can change the world, realising 'dreams of peace'. The Pope was speaking while Ending the celebration…
Pope Francis goes back to his roots in visit to northern Italy town
PORTACOMARO, Italy (Reuters) - Pope Francis went back to his roots on Saturday, visiting the northern area of Italy his ancestors left…
Pope Francis says Vatican ready to mediate to end Ukraine conflict
MILAN, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Pope Francis reiterated on Friday the Vatican was ready to do anything possible to mediate and put…