Pope uses wheelchair in public for first time Pope Francis used a wheelchair in public for the first time since a new flare-up of pain in his knee that has limited his ability … World • 05 May
Pope condemns cruelty of Ukraine war at Easter vigil Pope Francis has condemned the cruelty of the war in Ukraine at an Easter vigil Mass he attended but at which he did not preside, … World • 16 Apr
Pope Francis calls for Easter truce in Ukraine Pope Francis called for an Easter truce in Ukraine and condemned the "folly of war" as he led Palm Sunday services in St Peter's Square … Ukraine • 10 Apr
Man shouting during papal audience detained by police A man interrupted Pope Francis' general audience at the Vatican, shouting "this is not the church of God" in English and waving a medical mask … World • 02 Feb
Pope backs Covid immunisation, warns of misinformation Pope Francis has condemned "baseless" ideological misinformation about Covid vaccines, backing national immunisation campaigns and called health care a moral obligation. World • 10 Jan
Pope issues call to end violence against women Pope Francis has used his New Year's message to issue a clarion call for an end to violence against women, saying it was insulting to … World • 01 Jan
Pope urges dialogue amid pandemic isolation Pope Francis has called for dialogue on both personal and political levels as he celebrated a second Christmas under the shadow of a coronavirus pandemic … World • 25 Dec 21
Look beyond Christmas lights, remember poor - Pope Pope Francis has said that people who are indifferent to the poor offend God, urging all to "look beyond all the lights and decorations" and … World • 24 Dec 21
Pope calls neglect of migrants 'shipwreck' Pope Francis has returned to the island of Lesbos, the migration flashpoint he first visited in 2016, to plead for better treatment of refugees as … World • 05 Dec 21
Pope to visit Canada after indigenous school scandal Pope Francis will visit Canada as the Catholic Church seeks to rebuild bridges with the indigenous community following a horrifying scandal of abuse at church-run … World • 27 Oct 21
Pope opens two-year consultation on church's future Pope Francis has launched a two-year worldwide consultative process that could change the way the Catholic Church makes decisions and leave its mark long after … World • 10 Oct 21
Pope expresses 'shame' over French clerical abuse Pope Francis has expressed his "shame" at the sexual abuse of children by French Catholic clergy, laid bare in a report this week. World • 06 Oct 21
Pope urges Hungary to be more open to outsiders Pope Francis has said that Hungary could preserve its Christian roots while opening up to the needy, an apparent response to nationalist Prime Minister Viktor … World • 12 Sep 21
'Rotten' Vatican financial scandal trial is postponed Vatican magistrates today postponed an historic trial over alleged financial fraud relating to Catholic charity funds, giving the defence until October to prepare for the … World • 27 Jul 21
Learn to switch off, says pope in public address Pope Francis made his first public appearance since returning to the Vatican mid-week after an 11-day hospital stay, telling well wishers they should take a … World • 18 Jul 21
Pope Francis leaves Rome hospital after surgery Pope Francis has returned to the Vatican, 11 days after surgery to remove part of his colon, starting a period of near-total rest and rehabilitation … World • 14 Jul 21
Pope to lead Sunday Angelus prayer from hospital Pope Francis will lead Sunday's Angelus prayer from the Rome hospital where he is recovering from colon surgery, the Vatican said. World • 09 Jul 21
Pope is progressing in his recovery following operation The Pope is progressing in his recovery following an operation in recent days. World • 07 Jul 21
Pope in 'good condition' after 3-hour surgery - Vatican Pope Francis is doing well following intestinal surgery, the Vatican has said, after the 84-year-old pontiff was hospitalised for the first time since his election … World • 05 Jul 21
Pope Francis in hospital for 'scheduled surgery' Pope Francis has been admitted to a Rome hospital this afternoon for "scheduled surgery" on his colon, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said. World • 04 Jul 21
Vatican bank still profitable despite tough Covid times The Institute of Religious Works (IOR), better known as the Vatican's bank, said today its profits remained relatively stable last year despite "very challenging" coronavirus-related … Business • 11 Jun 21
Pope rejects German Cardinal's offer to resign Pope Francis has rejected German Cardinal Reinhard Marx's offer to resign as archbishop of Munich over the Church's sexual abuse crisis, a letter released by … World • 10 Jun 21
Pope calls for healing over Canada school discovery Pope Francis has said he was pained by the discovery of the remains of 215 children at a former Catholic school for indigenous students in … World • 06 Jun 21
Canon law updated to address paedophilia by priests Pope Francis has updated the Catholic Church's criminal code, reinforcing penalties for priests who sexually abuse minors, measures long sought by activists against paedophilia. World • 01 Jun 21
Pope kisses Auschwitz tattoo of Holocaust survivor Pope Francis kissed the tattoo of an Auschwitz survivor, the number inked onto her forearm when she arrived at the concentration camp as a young … World • 26 May 21
