Pope Francis names 13 new cardinals Thirteen new cardinals have been created by Pope Francis in a ceremony that took place at the Vatican on the eve of the first Sunday … World • 28 Nov 20
Pope compares having an abortion to 'hiring a hit man' Pope Francis has compared having an abortion to hiring a "hit man" to eliminate a problematic person. World • 10 Oct 18
Pope hopes obstacles to NI peace process are overcome Pope Francis has said he hopes every remaining obstacle to Northern Ireland's peace process will be overcome. Pope Francis In Ireland • 25 Aug 18
Pope meets military chief in shadow of Rohingya crisis Pope Francis held talks with Myanmar's military chief at the start of a four-day trip to a country facing global condemnation over its treatment of … World • 27 Nov 17
Pope says nuclear weapon possession should be condemned Pope Francis, in some his strongest comments ever on nuclear weapons, has said the world should condemn not only their possible use but "their very … News • 10 Nov 17
Church arrived 'too late' in tackling sex abuse - Pope Pope Francis has said that the Catholic Church had "arrived late" in dealing with the problem of sexual abuse of children by priests. News • 21 Sep 17
Generation being lost to desperation - Pope Pope Francis in his year-end message urged leaders to do more to tackle youth unemployment, saying a generation was being lost to desperation, migration and … News • 31 Dec 16
Pope, Anglican leader vow joint action on poverty The head of the worldwide Anglican Communion has praised Pope Francis for showing solidarity with migrant people and others who suffer exclusion and poverty. News • 06 Oct 16
Christians should apologise to gay people - Pope Pope Francis has said that Christians and the Roman Catholic Church should apologise to gay people and seek their forgiveness for the way they have … News • 27 Jun 16
Pakistan in paramilitary crackdown after 70 killed Pakistan has decided to launch a paramilitary crackdown on Islamist militants in Punjab after an Easter Day bombing killed 70 people in the provincial capital … World • 28 Mar 16
Pope Francis urges people not to lose hope Pope Francis led the world's 1.2 billion Roman Catholics into Easter celebrations last night by urging them not to lose hope. World • 27 Mar 16
Pope calls on Mexican leaders to battle corruption Pope Francis launched a broadside against endemic corruption during his first visit to Mexico as pontiff, calling on President Enrique Pena Nieto and his government … News • 13 Feb 16
Pope set for historic Patriarch meeting Pope Francis and the head of the Russian Orthodox Church will meet in Cuba next week in what could be a historic step towards healing … News • 05 Feb 16
Pope Francis calls for solidarity with migrants Pope Francis has used his Christmas message to call for solidarity with migrants while praising those who shelter them. News • 25 Dec 15
Pope Francis calls for 'new chapter' on CAR visit Pope Francis has said he hoped upcoming elections in the conflict-hit Central African Republic would enable the country to peacefully begin a "new chapter" as … News • 30 Nov 15
Pope hails Uganda's treatment of refugees Pope Francis has hailed Uganda for its "outstanding" response in welcoming refugees as he began a two-day visit to the east African nation. News • 27 Nov 15
Pope Francis in Kenya at start of African tour Pope Francis has arrived in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, on his first papal visit to Africa. News • 25 Nov 15
Trial begins in Vatican over controversial books Five people, including two Italian reporters, have gone on trial in the Vatican on charges arising from the publication of books in which the Holy … World • 24 Nov 15
Pope determined to visit Ireland - Archbishop Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has said he believes Pope Francis is determined to visit Ireland. News • 28 Sep 15
Pope Francis meets Cuba's Raul Castro Pope Francis has met Cuba's Raul Castro who thanked the pontiff for brokering the thaw between Havana and Washington. News • 11 May 15
Pope urges global response to migrant crisis Pope Francis has urged the international community to act over a surge in the numbers of migrants attempting to reach Italy in dangerous sea crossings … News • 19 Apr 15
Pope marks 100th anniversary of Armenia genocide Pope Francis used the word "genocide" today to describe the 1915 mass murder of Armenians, in a move likely to severely strain diplomatic ties with … News • 12 Apr 15
Pope calls for action against human trafficking In the Vatican Pope Francis prayed for victims of human trafficking and called on governments to act against what he called "the shameful scourge". News • 08 Feb 15
Pope urges Philippine govt to tackle corruption Pope Francis has called on the Philippine government to tackle corruption and hear the cries of the poor suffering from "scandalous social inequalities" in Asia's … News • 16 Jan 15
Pope to raffle gifts to raise money for the poor Pope Francis is to raffle gifts to raise money for the poor. News • 19 Nov 14
