Catholic Church
Pope reverts to mask-less old ways amid growing criticism
World
October 21, 2020
Pope reverts to mask-less old ways amid growing criticism
ROME (AP) — A day after donning a face mask for the first time during a liturgical service, Pope Francis…
Vatican releases financial figures, says it may have been swindled
World
October 1, 2020
Vatican releases financial figures, says it may have been swindled
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – The Vatican on Thursday released its most detailed-ever financial figures and, as it comes under scrutiny…
Church says Cardinal Pell returning to Vatican in crisis
World
September 28, 2020
Church says Cardinal Pell returning to Vatican in crisis
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Cardinal George Pell, Pope Francis’ former finance minister, will soon return to the Vatican during an…
Pope recalls visit to Lesbos refugee camp, urges solidarity
World
September 13, 2020
Pope recalls visit to Lesbos refugee camp, urges solidarity
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis expressed solidarity Sunday with the thousands of migrants who were left homeless by fires…
Pope all smiles at first public audience in 6 months, appeals for Lebanon
Middle East
September 2, 2020
Pope all smiles at first public audience in 6 months, appeals for Lebanon
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis held his weekly general audience in public for the first time in six months…
Pope: Use pandemic to give the environment a vital “rest”
Environment
September 1, 2020
Pope: Use pandemic to give the environment a vital “rest”
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how the Earth can recover “if we allow it to rest”…
Pope: Rich can’t get priority for vaccine, poor need help
World
August 19, 2020
Pope: Rich can’t get priority for vaccine, poor need help
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis on Wednesday warned against any prospect that rich people would get priority for a…
Pope calls for dialogue between Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan over Nile dam
Egypt
August 15, 2020
Pope calls for dialogue between Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan over Nile dam
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis called for dialogue between Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan on Saturday, urging them not to…
Pope says coronavirus should spark new environmental awareness
World
June 21, 2020
Pope says coronavirus should spark new environmental awareness
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – The drastic reduction in pollution during coronavirus lockdowns around the world should lead to greater concern…
Pope appeals for end to Libyan civil war
Middle East
June 14, 2020
Pope appeals for end to Libyan civil war
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis appealed on Sunday for both sides in the Libyan civil war to seek peace,…