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Pope Francis calls Trump’s plans of mass deportations of immigrants ‘a disgrace’
ROME — Pope Francis said Donald Trump’s plans to impose mass deportations of immigrants would be a “disgrace,” as he weighed in on the US president’s pledges nearly a decade after calling...
Pope Francis injures his arm after falling for the second time in just over a month
Pope Francis fell Thursday and hurt his right arm, the Vatican said, just weeks after another apparent fall resulted in a bad bruise on his chin.
Californians’ red future, ‘disinfo’ zealot rises at NPR and other commentary
The “two likely results” of the LA fires are that “thousands of Californians who lost their homes will respond to the tragedy by moving . . . to a red...
Pope Benedict passed box of Vatican's 'most difficult and painful' secrets over to Pope Francis: Book
"I have arrived this far, taken these actions, removed these people, now it's your turn," said Benedict XVI, when handing the box over to the current Pope, Francis.
Biden names Pope Francis as a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Pope Francis was named a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction Saturday by President Biden, a White House press release said.
Pope Francis blames ‘fake news’ for Trump assassination attempt in annual papal address
The Holy Father said fake news 'undermines people’s sense of security, and compromises civil coexistence and the stability of entire nations.'
Pope Francis ramps up criticism of Israel, calling situation in Gaza 'shameful'
Pope Francis on Thursday stepped up his recent criticism of Israel's military campaign in Gaza, calling the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian enclave "very serious and shameful."
Pope Francis tells group of nuns not to 'gossip' and to be more 'friendly and loving' during rant
“Gossip kills, gossip poisons. Please, no gossiping among you, none. And to ask this of a woman is heroic but, come on, let’s move forward and no gossip.”
Pope Francis calls for peace in Christmas message as conflicts rage around the world
Pope Francis called for peace around the world and for global conflicts to end in his annual "Urbi et Orbi" Christmas message to the faithful.
Pilgrims traverse Vatican Holy Door as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year
Pilgrims lined up early Wednesday to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter’s Basilica, as Christmas marked the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration that is...
Biden expected to visit Pope Francis in final international trip of his presidency
The White House is expected to announce soon that President Joe Biden will visit the Vatican to meet with Pope Francis next month for what would likely be the final international trip of his...
Pope Francis dodged 2 assassination attempts during 2021 Iraq trip, autobiography reveals
Pope Francis dodged 2 assassination attempts during 2021 Iraq trip, autobiography reveals
Pope Francis to open 5 sacred portals on Christmas Eve -- for a ritual that’s never been done before
"In the heart of each person, hope dwells as the desire and expectation of good things to come, despite our not knowing what the future may bring," Pope Francis said...
Pope Francis refuses glitzy burial -- opts for wooden casket as he simplifies papal funeral rites
The 87-year-old pontiff – who turns 88 next month – enacted a new set of liturgical rites aimed at modernizing the Catholic Church that scraps lengthy, garish funeral practices his...
Ukraine’s Zelensky meets Pope Francis as he continues to push his ‘victory plan’
Pope Francis met Volodymyr Zelensky at the Vatican on Friday, the latest step to win support for his proposed “victory plan” aimed at ending the war with Russia.
Pope Francis sees massive drop in popularity in his native Argentina: poll
Pope Francis sees biggest drop in popularity in his native country Argentina in a new poll by the Pew Research Center.
Vatican refuses to authenticate controversial visions of Virgin Mary at popular Bosnian shrine
The Vatican said that apparitions and sightings are private experiences for the individuals who reportedly saw them and therefore, Catholics aren't required to accept their authenticity.
Pope Francis reveals where he stands in upcoming US election: 'Choose the lesser evil'
Pope Francis on Friday criticized both former U.S. President Donald Trump over his plan to deport millions of immigrants and Vice President Kamala Harris over her stance supporting abortion rights.
Pope Francis’ Mass in island nation draws 600,000 people -- nearly half the country's population
Nearly half of East Timor’s population —- packed a seaside park Tuesday for Pope Francis’ final Mass, held on the same field where St. John Paul II prayed 35 years ago.
Suspects linked to ISIS planned attacks against pope, were thwarted by online boasts: officials
Police seized bows and arrows, a drone and ISIS leaflets during raids of the suspects' homes Sept. 2 and 3, police said in a statement.