Pope Francis

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".

COP26 climate summit opens as ‘best hope’ for tackling global warming

The summit brings officials from almost 200 countries to Glasgow, aiming to haggle over the best measures to keep global temperatures from rising by more than 1.5C.

Pope expresses 'shame' at French sex abuse scandal

Pope Francis spoke about the recent report that says some 330,000 French children were abused by clergy.

Pope Francis meets anti-immigrant Orban in lightning Hungary visit

Pope Francis arrives in Hungary, starting an unusually short stay that underlines differences with nationalist and anti-immigrant PM Viktor Orban.

Explained: Canada’s 'cultural genocide' of Indigenous people

Most recently, the Indigenous community discovered 751 unmarked graves belonging to mostly children in Saskatchewan, unearthing another terrible evidence of Canadian persecution.