Pope Francis
The latest on Pope Francis. The head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis' papacy began in 2013. The first pope from the Americas, Pope Francis was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina on December 17, 1936. He was ordained in 1969, had his consecration in 1992 and was created a cardinal in 2001.
Vatican gives latest update on Pope Francis' condition
Pope Francis' medical condition is now stable, and his fever has broken, the Vatican said in an update on Monday.
What's next for Catholic Church as Pope Francis fights infection
Pope Francis remains hospitalized due to a "complex" infection.
"Complex" infection keeps Pope in hospital
Pope Francis was admitted to the hospital on Friday and no time frame has been given for how long he may be hospitalized.
Pope Francis headed to hospital again
The pope, who had part of one lung removed in his youth, has struggled with recurring health issues.
Pope Francis has united the world—Against himself
The pope's remarks on immigration, Gaza and Ukraine have attracted considerable scrutiny in the final years of his papacy.
Thousands sign Christian petition accusing JD Vance of going against Jesus
The petition accused Vance of "bearing false witness against Jesus" for supporting President Donald Trump's immigration policies.
As Pope Francis condemns Trump, Vatican cracks down on own border
The Vatican toughened sanctions for those who illegally enter its territory in December.
MAGA furious with Pope Francis for condemning mass deportations
The head of the Catholic Church described President Donald Trump's plans as a "major crisis" in the U.S.
Pope rebukes Trump over mass deportations in letter to US bishops
In an extraordinary intervention, Pope Francis also took aim at Vice President JD Vance's theological justification for the deportation program.
Trump's USAID cuts, migration crackdown alarm Vatican
The White House defended the USAID cuts as an effort to eliminate "ridiculous...pet projects of entrenched bureaucrats."
MAGA Has a Catholic Problem | Opinion
JD Vance's remarks and the new administration's hard-line immigration policies reveal a growing chasm between the MAGA movement and the Catholic Church.
Trump's border czar rails against Pope—'they have a wall'
Tom Homan said the Pope should focus on "fixing the Catholic Church" instead of criticizing U.S. immigration policies.
Pope Francis attacked by MAGA
After the pope criticized Trump's deportation plans, MAGA figures have suggested deporting illegal migrants to Vatican City.
Pope Francis attacks Donald Trump's deportation plans: "Disgrace"
"If it is true, it will be a disgrace, because it makes the poor wretches who have nothing to pay the unpaid bill," Francis said.
Pope Francis suffers injury after latest fall
Pope Francis falls and hurts his arm, Vatican says, weeks after another fall resulted in a bad bruise on his chin.
Pope Francis Called for Middle East Peace. We Should Listen | Opinion
Pope Francis welcomed the New Year by thundering against the ongoing war in the Middle East.
Pope Francis issues health update as he rules out stepping down
"The reality is, quite simply, that I am old," Francis wrote in his newly released memoir.
Biden cancels Italy trip amid California wildfire crisis
Joe Biden canceled his final overseas trip as U.S. President to oversee the response to the ongoing wildfires in California.
Pope Francis appoints Simona Brambilla as first woman in major Vatican role
Sister Simona Brambilla will head the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life.
Pope appoints progressive ally Cardinal McElroy as Washington archbishop
Cardinal Robert McElroy of San Diego is known for his progressive views on LGBTQ+ issues and social inequality.
Pope Francis calls for negotiations to end Ukraine War in Christmas speech
The pope also voiced concern about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza in his Christmas address, labeling the situation "extremely grave."
Biden expected to see pope on last overseas trip of presidency: report
Biden is scheduled to meet with Pope Francis next month, multiple sources told The Associated Press.
Pope Francis reveals how assassination plot was foiled
According to Pope Francis, a bid to kill him during a 2021 visit to Iraq was foiled following a tip from British intelligence.
Pope Francis' Russian 'brothers' comment sparks anger
Putting aggressors and victims on the same level is "ethically and morally wrong," said commenter Anton Gerashchenko in response to the pope's words.
Hundreds feared dead after cyclone Chido hits French territory Mayotte
The deadliest cyclone in 90 years devastated the French territory, with hundreds feared dead amid a massive rescue operation.
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Madonna faces backlash after posting NSFW AI images of her and Pope Francis
The songstress is in hot water after sharing images of the Pope and herself that were generated by AI.
Mercedes-Benz hands Pope Francis keys to first electric Popemobile
The new vehicle was inspected by His Holiness at the Vatican on Wednesday.
Donald Trump to attend Notre Dame reopening alongside Emmanuel Macron
Donald Trump will join President Emmanuel Macron at the Paris Cathedral's reopening ceremony on Dec. 7, 2024.
Pope Francis names late web designer as first millennial saint
Carlo Acutis, born to Italian parents in London, was a talented web designer who died from leukemia in Italy at just 15 years old.
Pope Francis approves new rites for his own funeral
Pope Francis has approved new rites for his own funeral for when he dies to simplify rituals and be buried outside the Vatican.
