Pope Francis: News
Pope Leo XIV urges unity, to continue Pope Francis's legacy
Pope Leo XIV was officially installed as the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church on Sunday.
Does the Pope pay taxes, what's his salary?
Cardinal Robert Prevost, the first-ever United States-born pope, took on the title of Pope Leo XIV last week.
New Pope watched 'Conclave' right before election
Pope Leo XIV, whose real name is Robert Francis Prevost, has been unmasked as loving simple pastimes like playing Wordle and Words With Friends in his free time.
New pope seemingly reshared posts critical of Trump, Vance
Robert Prevost, the newly elected American pope, appears to have reposted on social media criticisms of Vice President JD Vance and President Donald Trump's immigration policies.
Robert Prevost of the US is the new pope
The Roman Catholic Church has elected a new pope.
Did Vatican cardinals really watch Ralph Fiennes's 'Conclave' for guidance?
In an interesting turn, several Catholic cardinals apparently prepared for the next papal conclave by viewing the movie Conclave.
Vatican to disable phone signals ahead of new pope's election
The Vatican will switch off all mobile phone signals on Wednesday, ahead of the highly secretive conclave to elect a new pope.
Martin Scorsese announces film featuring Pope Francis's final interview
Renowned filmmaker Martin Scorsese will produce a feature-length documentary titled Aldeas - A New Story, honoring the late Pope Francis.
Trump jokes he'd like to be next Pope
United States President Donald Trump has jokingly said he would like to be the next Pope.
Farewell! Pope Francis's funeral draws thousands
Pope Francis's funeral service was held on Saturday, a major break from the decades-old tradition of papal burials inside the Vatican.
Biden, Trump to share row at Pope Francis's funeral
The next funeral of Pope Francis will see a historic gathering of leaders from around the world, including former US Presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
Pope Francis's tomb ready; here's how it will look like
The Vatican has shared details for the burial site of Pope Francis, who died on April 21, aged 88.
Here's how you can watch Pope Francis's funeral live
Pope Francis, who died aged 88 on April 21, will be buried on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in a ceremony at St. Peter's Square.
Pope Francis's death boosts 'Conclave' viewership: Here's where to stream
The passing of Pope Francis has rejuvenated interest for the movie Conclave, a political thriller about the election of a new pope. The movie, released last year, is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Convicted fraudster cardinal demands voting rights to elect new pope
Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu, convicted of financial crimes, has claimed that he is entitled to attend the upcoming Vatican conclave despite being listed as a "non-elector."
Pope's coffin arrives at St. Peter's Basilica ahead of funeral
Pope Francis's body has been moved to St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, where it will be on display for three days before his Saturday funeral.
Pope Francis's funeral to take place on Saturday
Pope Francis's funeral will take place on Saturday at 10:00am local time, the Vatican has confirmed.
Meet 4 Indian Cardinals who'll vote to elect new Pope
After the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, the Catholic Church is set to witness a major change.
Pope Francis died of stroke, irreversible heart failure: Vatican doctor
Pope Francis died on Monday morning of a stroke and heart failure, according to his death certificate released by Vatican doctor Andrea Arcangeli.
India announces 3-day mourning for Pope Francis
The Indian government has announced three days of state mourning over the death of Pope Francis.
Did you know? Late Pope Francis was a 'movie star'
Pope Francis died aged 88 on Monday. The Vatican announced his death, saying he died at his residence, Casa Santa Marta.
Who will be the next Pope after Francis's death?
Pope Francis, 88, died on Monday morning. The Vatican announced his death shortly after he was seen at Saint Peter's Square on Easter Sunday.
PM Modi mourns Pope Francis, calls him 'beacon of compassion'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed profound sorrow at the death of Pope Francis, who died at 88.
Pope Francis's death triggers centuries-old Vatican protocols for succession
With the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, a sede vacante has been declared in the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis dies at 88 on Easter Monday
Pope Francis died Monday morning, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo, announced.
Pope Francis makes public appearance on Easter Sunday
Pope Francis appeared in public for a short time on Easter Sunday, greeting thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square. The event was a milestone in his recovery from a severe bout of double pneumonia.
Pope Francis discharged from hospital after 5 weeks of treatment
Pope Francis has been released from Rome's Gemelli University Hospital, following a five-week stay for a severe bout of pneumonia.
Vatican releases first image of Pope Francis since hospitalization
The Vatican has released the first picture of Pope Francis since he was admitted to the hospital for a severe respiratory infection, later identified as double pneumonia, on February 14.
Pope Francis suffers '2 episodes of acute respiratory failure'
Pope Francis suffered two serious breathing attacks, requiring two bronchoscopies and a return to noninvasive mechanical ventilation, the Vatican said on Tuesday.
Who could be the next Pope? Potential successors to Francis
Pope Francis, 88, is currently hospitalized due to double pneumonia.
Pope Francis sends message from hospital, Vatican gives health update
Pope Francis, who is currently hospitalized at Rome's Gemelli Hospital with double pneumonia and chronic bronchitis, has sent a message of gratitude from his hospital bed.
Pope Francis's health deteriorates, remains in critical condition
Pope Francis is in critical condition after a long asthmatic respiratory crisis, the Vatican has said.
Pope Francis hospitalized with double pneumonia, not 'out of danger'
Pope Francis, 88, is currently fighting pneumonia in both lungs at Rome's Gemelli hospital.
'May not make it..': Pope Francis's funeral rehearsals reportedly underway
The funeral of Pope Francis is reportedly being rehearsed after the 88-year-old expressed concern that he may not be able to "make it this time."
Pope Francis remains hospitalized with pneumonia in both lungs
Pope Francis, 88, remains admitted at Rome's Policlinico Agostino Gemelli hospital after a respiratory tract infection was revealed to be pneumonia in both lungs.
Pope Francis begins 'tying up loose ends' as health deteriorates
Pope Francis was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Friday after a major health decline.
Pope Francis inherited box of scandal-related documents from predecessor
In his newly published autobiography, Spera (Hope), Pope Francis has revealed that he received a "large white box" of documents related to various scandals within the Catholic Church from his predecessor, Benedict XVI.
LA wildfires: Death toll rises to 16, winds continue
The raging wildfires in Los Angeles have claimed 16 lives, destroyed over 12,000 structures, and displaced over 100,000 residents.
Cyclone Chido devastates France's Mayotte, casualties could be in thousands
Cyclone Chido has devastated Mayotte, a French territory in the Indian Ocean. The cyclone is the strongest to strike the region in nearly a century.
Trump, Harris against life; choose 'lesser of 2 evils': Pope
Pope Francis reportedly criticized former United States President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris for their stance on immigration and abortion on Friday.
G7 Summit: What world economies, PM Modi discussed in Italy
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the G7 Summit in Italy's Apulia area on Friday, where he met with various foreign leaders and discussed a variety of topics, including climate change and artificial intelligence.
Pope Francis allegedly used derogatory term for LGBT community: Reports
Pope Francis has reportedly used a derogatory term for the LGBT community during a private meeting with Italian bishops, as per Italian media reports.
Pope Francis unable to complete speech, cites bronchitis
Pope Francis struggled to finish a speech on Friday due to a bout of bronchitis while addressing a group of French religious communications experts at the Vatican.
5 souvenirs you must bring home from Vatican City
Vatican City is a deeply Christian and historic destination, landlocked within Italy, that offers a wide variety of unique souvenirs to choose from.
Martin Scorsese making film on Jesus: Everything we know
As we eagerly await the release of Martin Scorsese's highly-anticipated Killers of the Flower Moon on October 6, fans of the maverick director can already anticipate his next project.
Midjourney 5.1 is AI art's future but concerns remain
Earlier this year, a hyper-realistic image of Pope Francis sauntering in a Balenciaga puffer jacket went viral. To a lot of people's surprise, the image was fake.
Former Pope Benedict XVI dies aged 95: Vatican
Former Pope Benedict XVI has died at the age of 95 at his Vatican residence nearly a decade after stepping down due to ill health, BBC reported citing Vatican officials.
Pope Francis warns against watching excess news, pornography
Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, has warned against watching excess news and pornography.
PM invites Pope Francis to India during meet in Vatican
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met Pope Francis in Vatican City and invited him to visit India.
Pope Francis discharged from hospital ten days after surgery
Pope Francis was seen leaving the hospital on Wednesday, ten days after undergoing planned surgery to remove half his colon.
After whirlwind historic visit, Pope leaves Iraq for Rome
Pope Francis on Monday wrapped up his historic whirlwind Iraq tour that sought to bring hope to the country's marginalized Christian minority with messages of coexistence, forgiveness, and peace.
Pope celebrates pandemic-aware Ash Wednesday at Vatican
Pope Francis presided over a pandemic-aware Ash Wednesday service, with reduced participation of the faithful and a revised rite to reduce the chance of infection as the virus and its variants continue to spread through Italy.
Women can read at Mass, but can't be priests: Pope
Pope Francis has changed church law to explicitly allow women to do more things during Mass while reaffirming they cannot be priests.
Bill legalizing abortion passed in Pope's native Argentina
Argentina on Wednesday became the largest nation in Latin America to legalize elective abortion, a triumph for a feminist movement that overcame a last-minute appeal by Pope Francis to his compatriots.
Coronavirus dampens Christmas joy in Bethlehem and elsewhere
On Thursday, Bethlehem ushered in Christmas Eve with a stream of joyous marching bands and the triumphant arrival of the top Catholic clergyman, but few people were there to greet them due to the pandemic induced restrictions that dampened celebrations in the traditional birthplace of Jesus.
Pope Francis rescued by firefighters after getting stuck in lift
The crowd gathered outside the Apostolic Palace for the Sunday Angelus cheered louder than usual as Pope Francis appeared at the window on Sunday.
Cardinal George Pell gets 6-years in jail for child sex-abuse
Cardinal George Pell, the most senior Vatican official to be convicted of sex abuse to date, has been sentenced to six years in prison by an Australian court for the "callous" assault of two choirboys in the late 1990s.
Church files on pedophile priests destroyed, top Catholic cardinal admits
A top Catholic cardinal admitted yesterday that Church files on priests accused of sexually abusing children were destroyed in a move which allowed pedophiles to prey on others.
In a first, Pope Francis acknowledges bishops sexually abused nuns
Amid widespread allegations that the Vatican emboldened sexual predators by turning a blind eye to survivor stories, Pope Francis on Tuesday acknowledged that nuns were sexually abused by priests and bishops and that he was committed to solving this problem.
Indonesia: Tsunami kills 281, injures 1016; more deadly waves feared
On Saturday, giant waves crashed the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra killing 281 and injuring 1,016. But the woes of the locals are far from over as weather officials have warned more deadly tsunamis could strike the coasts.
Pope tells gay priests to leave, if can't be celibate
In what makes for his clearest statement on homosexuality, Pope Francis has asked homosexual clergy to leave priesthood if they cannot remain celibate.
California wildfire: Death-toll rises to 77; search for victims continues
Authorities say one more set of human remains has been found, bringing the total number killed in the devastating California wildfire to 77.
Pope Francis compares abortion to the Nazis' 'purity' obsession
Speaking off-the-cuff at a meeting, Pope Francis on Saturday likened abortions to the Nazi obsession with "pure race," and said children should be accepted as they are since they are God's gift.
British-toddler Alfie Evans, whose parents fought hospital in court, dies
23-month-old British toddler Alfie Evans, who was at the centre of a long legal battle between the Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool and his parents Tom Evans and Kate James, died on Saturday.
Philippines: President Duterte calls UN Human Rights Chief "empty-headed"
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has launched a foul-mouthed attack on the UN Human Rights Chief, calling him "empty-headed" in a row over international criticism of Philippines leader's deadly drug-war.
Pope to mothers: 'Feel free to breastfeed in Sistine Chapel'
Pope Francis is renowned for propagating a modern way of thinking that often goes against the traditions of the Roman Catholic Church.
Pope Francis on Christmas: 'Consider the plight of migrants'
Speaking on Christmas eve at St.Peter's Basilica in Vatican, Pope Francis urged Roman Catholics to not turn a blind eye to the plight of millions of refugees around the world.
Why Pope Francis faces a tricky trip to Myanmar
Pope Francis has arrived in Myanmar at a time when the country faces widespread allegations of ethnic cleansing.
Pope Francis calls NASA's expedition 53 crew; discusses life, philosophy
The crew of NASA's Expedition 53 got a special call in the middle of their workday on Thursday - from Pope Francis.
Charlie Gard dies after battling for 11 months
Charlie Gard, the baby who had been at the center of a high-profile court battle passed away on 28th July.
Pope Francis shuts Vatican's famed fountains due to drought
A prolonged drought in several parts of Italy has prompted the Vatican to shut off its famous fountains.
Trump says meeting Pope Francis was "an honor"
US President Donald Trump met Pope Francis during his visit to the Vatican.
'Sindr', the Vatican's new confession finder app
In an attempt to engage with the "mobile generation", Archbishop Leo Cushley from the Archdiocese of St. Andrews and Edinburgh, announced "The Catholic App" outside St. Peter's Basilica yesterday.