Pope Francis is introspective and self-critical in his autobiography, at least about his youth
An introspective Pope Francis has divulged some of the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the secret 2013 conclave that elected ...
Pope Francis Issues Health Update as He Rules Out Stepping Down
Pope Francis has downplayed health issues and insisted he has no plans to resign. "I am well," the 88-year-old says in his ...
Pope Francis, in New Book, Downplays Health Issues: 'I Am Well'
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis, who turned 88 last month and asked an aide to read a major speech last week due to a ...
Pope Francis enjoys performance by circus acrobats, jugglers and dogs
Pope Francis petted a canine circus performer after it jumped through hoops during Wednesday's general audience in the Paul ...
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Pope Francis calls for global commitment to eradicate child labor and exploitation
The Holy Father told groups of pilgrims attending his Jan. 15 general audience that they should be aware that millions of ...
Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley celebrates US-Cuba deal, says he ‘carried messages’ between presidents and Pope Francis
The deal, which comes less than a week before President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House, also includes rolling ...
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Cuba to release 553 prisoners for Jubilee at Pope Francis’ request
The Cuban government announced that it would release hundreds of political prisoners, citing inspiration from Pope Francis' ...
Pope Francis baptizes 21 babies in an annual ceremony at the Sistine Chapel
Pope Francis has baptised 21 babies in the Sistine Chapel under the ceiling frescoed by Michelangelo, in what has become an ...
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Divest from companies that exploit kids, pope says
Hundreds of thousands of children are subjected to dangerous working conditions, sex trafficking, pornography or forced ...