Defying Pope's calls for climate action, US Catholic bishops cling to fossil fuels
By Richard Valdmanis Hundreds of Catholic institutions around the globe have announced plans to divest their finances of
2023-11-29 14:54
Pope cancels Saturday activities because of mild flu - Vatican
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis cancelled his morning audiences on Saturday because of mild flu, the Vatican said in a
2023-11-25 18:21
Pope to meet Palestinian delegation and relatives of Israeli hostages - sources
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis is expected to meet next week with relatives of Jewish hostages held
2023-11-18 00:51
In very rare move, Pope dismisses conservative US bishop Strickland
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis has dismissed Bishop Joseph E. Strickland of Tyler, Texas, one of his
2023-11-11 23:18
Pope Francis fires Texan bishop after criticism of reforms
Joseph Strickland is "relieved" from governance following a Vatican investigation.
2023-11-11 22:55
Biden and Pope Francis discuss Israel and Gaza in a call
By Kanishka Singh and Crispian Balmer WASHINGTON/VATICAN CITY U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with Pope Francis on Sunday
2023-10-23 02:45
Pope, Biden discuss Israel-Hamas conflict, other wars - Vatican
VATICAN CITY Pope Francis and U.S. President Joe Biden discussed the Israel-Hamas conflict and other wars in a
2023-10-23 01:55
Wartime Pope Pius XII probably knew about Holocaust early on, letters show
Wartime Pope Pius XII knew details about the Nazi attempt to exterminate Jews in the Holocaust as early as 1942, according to a letter found in the Vatican archives that conflicts with the Holy See's official position at the time that the information it had was vague and unverified.
2023-09-18 01:58
Beatification for Polish family murdered for sheltering Jews
A beatification Mass is held for the family of nine, who were executed by Nazis for protecting Jews.
2023-09-10 22:51
Pope tells Chinese Catholics to be 'good citizens' as he hosts mass in neighboring Mongolia
Pope Francis urged Chinese Catholics to be "good citizens" and "good Christians," a rare instance of the Holy Father publicly addressing the issue of religion in China.
2023-09-03 20:58
A 10-hour flight to meet 1,500 Catholics: The Pope visits Mongolia
Pope Francis formally began his 8,000-kilometer trip to Mongolia on Saturday, a country sandwiched between Russia and China that has a tiny Catholic population.
2023-09-03 00:20
Pope, in Mongolia, sends apparent message to China on Catholic aims
By Philip Pullella ULAANBAATAR (Reuters) -Pope Francis, in words that appeared to be aimed at China rather than the neighbouring
2023-09-02 23:18