April 29, 2017 Pope Francis leads Cairo Mass as helicopter gunship, armed police watch An Apache attack helicopter and scores of armed police have provided tight security for Pope Francis as he led a Mass in Egypt - just weeks after two churches were bombed by militants.
April 28, 2017 Pope Francis in Egypt for historic visit to show Christian-Muslim unity for peace Pope Francis has arrived in Cairo, Egypt for a historic visit aimed at presenting a united Christian-Muslim front to repudiate violence committed in God’s name.The visit comes after three suicide bombings since December on Coptic churches, including deadly twin Palm Sunday church attacks, killed at least 75 people.
April 26, 2017 Pope warns the powerful in surprise TED talk Pope Francis has warned the powerful to act humbly in a new TED talk.
April 16, 2017 Thousands fill the Vatican as pope celebrates Easter Sunday Tens of thousands of faithful are braving heavy security checks for a place in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican as Pope Francis celebrates Easter Sunday Mass.
April 11, 2017 Pope Francis opens free laundromat for homeless Pope Francis has opened a new laundromat for the homeless to wash and dry their clothing.
April 6, 2017 French bishop fired over 'inappropriate' behavior with youth In an unusually swift move, the Vatican on Thursday decided to dismiss a French bishop days after Catholic officials in the country were informed of alleged "inappropriate" gestures and words from the prelate with young people.
April 4, 2017 NJ teen admits ISIS-inspired plot to kill Pope Francis A New Jersey teenager has admitted plotting to kill Pope Francis when he visited Philadelphia in 2015.
March 22, 2017 Pope's skullcap snatched by playful Atlanta girl A 3-year-old Atlanta girl went viral after she had an unforgettable interaction with Pope Francis on Wednesday.
March 20, 2017 Godfather crackdown: Sicilian bishop bars mafia in baptisms Vito Corleone might want to make a Sicilian bishop an offer he can't refuse.
March 15, 2017 The German cardinal who spoke out against the Nazis You probably weren't taught this story in your high school world history class -- or any class.
