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June 20, 2022

Pope Francis creates confusion as Putin's war against Ukraine rages

In Ukraine, the world now faces the worst brutality and inhumanity since the Second World War. And the Holy See’s response?

June 16, 2022

Pope Francis: 'World War III' gives arms dealers opportunity, Ukraine invasion 'very complex' situation

Pope Francis argued that people are too quick to label one side the "good guy" and the other the "bad guy," and many miss out on the "drama" behind the war.

June 14, 2022

Pope Francis cancels participation in Corpus Christi mass due to continued knee pain, health concerns

Pope Francis cancelled another appearance via a press statement Monday, explaining that due to his injured knee, he is unable to physically celebrate.

June 12, 2022

Pope apologizes for canceling Africa trip

Pope Francis issued an apology Sunday after the Vatican announced his July 2-7 trip to Africa would be canceled due to his walking problems from knee pain.

June 11, 2022

Pope Francis postpones Africa apostolic visit on advice from doctor

Pope Francis was forced to cancel his planned apostolic visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan in Africa following mobility issues.

June 5, 2022

Pope Francis fuels new speculation on future of pontificate

Pope Francis adds fuel to the rumor he will eventually take the same steps as his predecessor to step down after announcing a visit to Italy's L’Aquila.

June 2, 2022

US raises Pride flag at embassy to the Holy See

A rainbow Pride flag was flown over the US Embassy to the Holy See on Wednesday to celebrate the beginning of Pride Month.

May 31, 2022

Support mounts among US bishops barring Pelosi from receiving Communion

A handful of U.S. Roman Catholic bishops support banning Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi from receiving Holy Communion in response to her abortion stance.

May 29, 2022

Abortion-Communion controversy: Pope Francis elevates bishop who defended serving pro-choice politicians

Robert McElroy, who condemned the idea of denying Communion to pro-choice politicians, got the nod from Pope Francis, beating the archbishop who denied Communion to Nancy Pelosi.

May 25, 2022

Texas school shooting: Pope Francis says massacres like Uvalde 'cannot occur again'

Pope Francis said following the Uvalde school shooting in Texas that he is “heartbroken about the massacre” carried out by 18-year-old Salvador Ramos