Look beyond the lights and remember the poor, Pope says
Francis, ushers in the ninth Christmas of his pontificate, celebrates a solemn vigil Mass in St. Peter's Basilica for about 2,000 people.
Sat Dec 25 2021
Thousands of Filipino Catholics march against death penalty, war on drugs
The gathering came just days after the church launched its strongest attack against President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs.
Sat Feb 18 2017
Pope, on Christmas, urges return to essential values
Pope Francis led the world's 1.2 billion Roman Catholics into Christmas on Thursday, urging those "intoxicated" by possessions and superficial appearances to return to the essential values of life.
Fri Dec 25 2015
Croatia's same-sex marriage ban "dangerous", warn activists
Activists said the recent poll where a strong majority of Croatians who voted to ban same-sex marriage was a step back for the country
Mon Dec 02 2013
Pope Francis's first days in office
Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the world's 1.2 billion Roman Catholics, has a packed agenda for his first days as pontiff.
Wed Mar 13 2013
Pope Francis is humble son of Argentine workman
Argentina's Jorge Bergoglio, Wednesday to lead the world's Roman Catholics, is a humble rail worker's son who became a Jesuit priest and who is seen as true to his working-class roots.
Wed Mar 13 2013