World New chapter for Pope Francis after death of Benedict XVI Vatican City – With the death of Benedict XVI, Pope Francis enters a new phase of his papacy free... Read more 4 Jan, 2023
World Pope ‘concerned’ after Nicaraguan bishop detained Vatican City – Pope Francis said on Sunday he was “concerned” by rising tensions between the state and the... Read more 22 Aug, 2022
News Pope ‘greatly disappointed’ over cancelled Africa visit Vatican City – Pope Francis has said he is “greatly disappointed” that he cannot make a planned visit to... Read more 3 Jul, 2022
World Pope says hopes to reschedule Africa trip soon Vatican City – Pope Francis said Sunday he hoped to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan... Read more 13 Jun, 2022
Countries Pope says he wants to meet Putin, compares Ukraine war to Rwanda Vatican City – Pope Francis said in an interview published on Tuesday that he requested a meeting with Russian... Read more 3 May, 2022
World Music-loving pope visits Rome record store Rome – Pope Francis, a lover of classical music, made a surprise visit to a Rome record store to bless... Read more 12 Jan, 2022
World Pope expresses ‘shame’ at French sex abuse scandal Vatican City – Pope Francis on Wednesday expressed his personal shame and that of the Church at the sexual... Read more 6 Oct, 2021
World ‘Some people wanted me dead,’ Pope jokes after surgery Rome – Pope Francis joked that “some people wanted me dead” and cardinals were already preparing to replace him... Read more 21 Sep, 2021