Pope Francis stressed all Christians play a crucial role in church's mission, urging laity and clergy to collaborate ...

There is another important aspect to focus on in Pope Francis's words. Both at the Belgian royal palace and in his ...

Pope Francis expressed his ongoing pain and deep concern about the growing and intensifying conflict in Lebanon.

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Gathered in bright morning sunshine, about 40,000 faithful, some waving Belgian and Vatican flags, packed the King Baudouin ...

Pope Francis slammed on Sunday Israel’s aggression on Gaza and Lebanon as “immoral” and “disproportionate,” stressing that ...

It was the second time in as many weeks that Francis has been asked about his views on abortion, which remains a ...

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Pope Francis wrapped up a troubled visit to Belgium on Sunday by doubling down on his traditional views on women and abortion, and demanding that Catholic bishops stop covering up for predator priests ...

Pope Francis urged Catholic bishops to be more transparent and aggressive in combatting child sex abuse in the Church during ...

Pope Francis wrapped up a troubled visit to Belgium on Sunday by doubling down on his traditional views on women and abortion ...

Calling on the world's bishops not to cover up any instance or form of abuse, Pope Francis said the evil of abuse must be ...