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December 24, 2019

Pope Francis marks Christmas Eve with reminder that God loves 'even the worst of us'

Pope Francis assured the faithful on Christmas Eve that God loves everyone — “even the worst of us” — as he celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ after a less-than-joyful year of scandals and opposition.

December 22, 2019

Pope Francis warns of ‘rigidity,’ says church must adapt or it will become increasingly irrelevant

Pope Francis, in a Saturday message delivered from the Vatican, took aim at conservative and traditionalist Catholics, warning that “rigidity” in living out the Christian faith was turning people away, and that the church must adapt to a post-Christian west.

December 17, 2019

Pope Francis lifts 'pontifical secret' in clergy sex abuse cases used to protect pedophiles, silence victims

Pope Francis has lifted the "pontifical secret," the highest degree of confidentiality that has been used in sexual abuse cases to protect pedophiles and silence victims. The change , announced Tuesday, would open the door for the Vatican to share information with the police and other local authorities and comes at a time when there has been a public push for more transparency in the Roman Catholic Church.

December 5, 2019

Pope Francis gifted Baltimore Ravens jersey while church members visit in Rome

The Baltimore Ravens are sure to receive some additional blessings after Pope Francis was gifted a team jersey signed by star quarterback Lamar Jackson and head coach John Harbaugh.

December 4, 2019

Pope Francis calls on believers to place Nativity scenes in schools, workplace and town squares

Without addressing the so-called "war on Christmas," Pope Francis called on believers to erect Nativity scenes as a sign of the Christian faith by placing them in schools, workplaces, and town squares, a Christmas tradition that has triggered atheist groups to threaten legal battles in the United States.

December 4, 2019

Pope Francis accepts resignation of Buffalo bishop after criticism on how he handled clergy sexual misconduct

A Catholic bishop in western New York has resigned following criticism over how he handled allegations of sexual misconduct in his diocese.

November 23, 2019

Pope Francis' visit to Japan highlights country's aging 'Hidden Christians'

Japan's "Hidden Christian" population, members of the Japanese Catholic Church who had to go into hiding during intense religious persecution, will be getting a big boost this weekend from Pope Francis.

November 21, 2019

Pope Francis, in Bangkok, urges respect for prostitutes, victims of human trafficking

Pope Francis, speaking before a packed stadium of devoted followers in a Bangkok stadium Thursday, urged the international community to respect women and children who have been forced into prostitution or human trafficking.

November 20, 2019

Pope Francis to reunite with missionary cousin during trip to Thailand: 'I call him Jorge'

Pope Francis is making his first trip to Thailand this week, the second papal visit to the mostly Buddhist country.

November 18, 2019

Pope Francis replaces head of Vatican's financial regulator weeks after police raid

Pope Francis on Monday replaced the head of the Vatican's financial oversight agency, weeks after an unprecedented raid on the agency's offices sparked by a London real estate deal.