Pope Francis Thinks Retirement 'Should Be An Institution, Not An Exception'
Pope Francis said that he might retire in a few years, and shared 2 things he doesn't like about being pope
Pope Francis Movie: Argentina To Produce Film About The Life Of The Holy Father Starring Darío Grandinetti
Pope Francis Movie: Argentina To Produce Film About The Life Of The Holy Father Starring Darío Grandinetti
Vatican On Gay Rights: Church, Under Conservative Pressure, Recants Tolerance Report, Says It Was A ‘Working Document’
Following furious remarks from conservative Catholics, the Vatican has backtracked on the positive comments regarding the treatment of homosexuals and same-sex couples.
Artists Create Religious Barbie And Ken Dolls Sparking Controversy In Argentina
Argentinian lowbrow artists, Marianela and Pool are preparing a controversial exhibit of 33 Barbie and Ken dolls adapted to religious figures from Catholicism, Judaism, Buddhism and Islam, which will show in Buenos Aires.
Juan Sepúlveda Larancuente, Puerto Rican Man With ALS, Challenges Pope Francis To The #IceBucketChallenge [VIDEO]
Juan Sepúlveda Larancuente, a Puerto Rican man suffering from ALS, challenged Pope Francis to take the Ice Bucket Challenge in inspiring video.
Pope Francis Tells Youth To Get Off Phones And Get Productive
Pope Francis tells youth to stop wasting time on cell phones and the Internet.
Vatican News: Pope Francis Calls For Peace In Iraq, Ukraine, Gaza
Pope Francis has called for societies and authorities in Ukraine, the Middle East and Iraq to stop their wars.
Immigration News: Pope Francis Asks For Protection Of Unaccompanied Central American Minors
Pope Francis sent a message today in which he called on the international community to protect and shelter migrant children.
Germany Vs. Argentina World Cup 2014 Game Of Popes: Who Will Win The Holy War? Best Memes, Tweets, Jokes, Pictures And More
They have broken bread together, prayed together, and each ruled the Vatican respectively, but Pope Francis of Argentina and his predecessor, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI of Germany, find themselves in the middle of a soccer rivalry as their two countries meet in the World Cup Final on Sunday.
Will Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI Watch World Cup Final Together? Vatican Says Holy Argentina-Germany Match Up 'Unlikely'
The Vatican has said that Pope Francis is unlikely to meet with his predecessor, Benedict XVI, to watch the World Cup match on Sunday.
Is Pope Francis Sick? Pontiff Cancels Third Appearance This Month Amid Health Concerns
Pope Francis canceled his third appearance in a month due to "indisposition." The Vatican insists his health is fine and the pontiff resumed his schedule on Saturday morning.
Is Enrique Peña Nieto Sick? Andrés Manuel López Obrador Questions Health Status Of Mexican President
Enrique Peña Nieto's health is rumored to be suffering, according to social media.
Vatican News: Holy See Finds Priest Eduardo Córdova Mendoza Guilty of Sexual Abuse
The Vatican has found Mexican priest Eduardo Mendoza Cordova guilty of sexual abuse of minor.
Pope Francis To Meet With Sex Abuse Victims, Says Catholic Church Has 'Zero Tolerance' For Abusers
The pope also repeated his openness to dialogue on the question of celibacy for Catholic priests.
Pope Francis Laments Violence In Mexico During Visit From Bishops
Pope Francis urged Mexican bishops to "be with the people" in their work.
Pope Francis On Poverty: Bishop Of Rome Calls For 'Legitimate Redistribution’ Of Wealth
The pope also called for individuals to "share with complete freedom the goods which God’s providence has placed in our hands, material goods but also intellectual and spiritual ones."
Vatican News: Pope Francis Canonizes John Paul II and John XXIII As Millions Watch
Pope Francis has declared Popes John XXIII and John Paul II as saints and oredered them to be "devoutly honored" by the whole of the Catholic Church.
'Day Of Four Popes': 7 Things To Know About John Paul II Canonization, Plus Where To See Live Stream
John Paul II and John XXIII will be canonized tomorrow. The first time two popes will be canonized simultaneously.
Vatican News: Thousands To Attend Canonization of John Paul II, John XXIII Including Pope Francis, Benedict XVI and Latin American Leaders
The canonization of Popes John XXIII and John II is to be presided over by Pope Francis and Benedict XVI, however, the event is going to be followed by millions.
Easter Sunday News: Pope Francis Delivers Sermon Calling for Peace in Venezuela
Pope Francis has delivered a sermon at the Vatican calling for peace across the earth in conflicts "small or great, old or new."
Palm Sunday News: Pope Francis Remembers John Paul II, Poses For 'Selfies' With Followers At Vatican
Pope Francis gave mass in St. Peter's Basilica in honor of Palm Sunday. He remembered John Paul II and even posed for "selfies."
Pope Francis On Catholic Clergy Sex Abuse: ‘I feel Compelled ... To Personally Ask Forgiveness’
Pope Francis is asking for forgiveness for sexual abuse of children by the Catholic clergy.
Pope Francis Urges Venezuelan Government, Opposition Not To ‘Get Stuck In Conflict’ In Letter
"I urge you not to get stuck in the conflict of the moment but open yourselves to one another to become true builders of peace," said Pope Francis.
Venezuela Protests News: Nicolás Maduro Invites Pope Francis Official Secretary Of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, To Witness Peace Talks
Nicolás Maduro has invited Cardinal Pietro Parolin to be one of the mediators during the talks he will be holding with opposition leaders which begin tomorrow.
Pope Francis News: Queen Elizabeth II Meets With Pontiff At Vatican
Queen Elizabeth II has had her first official meeting with Pope Francis during a whirlwind visit to Rome.
Immigration Authorities Say Daughter’s Plea To Pope Francis Had No Influence On Release Of Detainee
Mario Vargas Lopez, who spent five months in a Louisiana detention center, has been released after posting bond. His 10-year-old daughter had jumped a barrier at the Vatican to ask Pope Francis to help put a stop to deportations.
Pope Francis Meets Barack Obama: Watch President's First Meeting With New Pontiff [VIDEO]
Pope Francis has met with President Barack Obama in the Pontiff's private chambers at the Vatican for the first time since Francis was elected a year ago.
Vatican City Cocaine: German Police Seize Coke-Filled Condoms Meant For Holy See
German customs officials have seized a shipment of cocaine that was intended for the Vatican: officers at Liepzig airport found 12 ounces of coke.
Immigration Reform Activists To Seek Pope Francis' Support While Visiting The Vatican
The pope has been outspoken on the mistreatment of immigrants in the past, calling the death of hundreds of African migrants off the coast of Italy a "disgrace" this summer.
Pope Francis Quotes: 15 Sayings From Pontiff To Celebrate His One Year Anniversary At The Vatican
March 13 marks a year since Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio from Argentina was elected Pope and took the name Francis I. We celebrate with 15 of his most memorable quotes.