Pope Francis

Pope apologises for 'evil' against Canada's Indigenous people

"I humbly beg forgiveness for the evil committed by so many Christians against the Indigenous peoples," Pope Francis has told Indigenous leaders from the First Nations, Metis and Inuit people.

Pope arrives in Canada for 'penitential pilgrimage' over Indigenous abuse

Pope Francis began a fraught visit to Canada to apologise to Indigenous peoples for abuses by missionaries at residential schools, a key step in the Catholic Church’s efforts to reconcile with Native communities.

Pope hails President Erdogan's efforts to end Ukraine conflict: envoy

Pope Francis expressed his gratitude to Türkiye, which has been working for peace, said Ankara's Vatican Ambassador Lutfullah Goktas.

Pope apologises to Canadian indigenous for abuses

Pope Francis hoped to visit Canada in late July to deliver the apology in person to survivors of the “deplorable” abuses they suffered in Canada’s Catholic-run residential schools.

Pope issues new Vatican constitution in long-awaited bureaucracy reform

The principles section of the new constitution says "any member of the faithful can head a dicastery (Curia department) or organism", making no distinction between lay men and lay women.

Rescuers dig through mud in search of Brazil flood survivors as hopes dim

President Jair Bolsonaro called the widespread destruction "like scenes of war" after his helicopter flyover, and Pope Francis sent a message of condolences to the community.

Clogging waterways, choking animals: Why we need a global plastics treaty

Over 700 organisations across the globe have urged the United Nations to establish an international treaty to address plastic pollution ahead of a bloc meeting.

First time in his papacy: Pope Francis becomes a TV talk show guest

The pontiff has given interviews to Italian and foreign media, but this was the first time that he answered questions on a talk show regularly followed by millions of viewers.

Pope voices concern over Ukraine crisis threatening security of Europe

Pope Francis has expressed concern over "rising tensions" in Ukraine that threaten peace, and called for political talks that emphasise "human brotherhood instead of partisan interests."

Having pets not kids takes away our humanity: Pope Francis

During his first general audience of the New Year, the pontiff encouraged couples to embark on the challenges of parenthood.

Is religious hatred pushing India down the path of mobocracy?

The Hindu right has brazenly launched a multi-pronged attack, simultaneously targeting Christians, Muslims and other minorities along with anyone who speaks against the BJP regime.

Pope Francis urges globally coordinated action to migration crisis

Pope Francis said, "The future of us all is at stake, and that future will be peaceful only if it is integrated. Only if it is reconciled with the most vulnerable".