Pope Francis
Pope Francis says abortion is like hiring 'contract killer'
His comments departed from the prepared text for his homily delivered during his weekly audience on Saint Peter's Square.
Vatican, China in hush negotiations on 'underground' bishops: sources
A Vatican source and a Chinese priest said Holy See could win concessions by year end, though details of any agreement would be classified.
Pope acknowledges abuse scandals driving people from church
Francis told gathering of young people in Estonia that he knew many young people felt church had nothing to offer them.
Rape accused Jalandhar bishop Franco Mulakkal relieved from duty by Pope
The Pope appointed Bishop Emeritus of Archdiocese of Bombay Agnelo Rufino Gracias as Apostolic administrator of the diocese of Jalandhar.
Mystic Mantra: Flying high
Yogis have long been levitating after mastering pranayamas that make their bodies lose grossness, defying gravitational pulls.
Church must act to save its fair name
Unbiased probes to establish the truth would be a start, much as it will in the case of Bishop Mulakkal.
Pope Francis summons bishops for summit on sexual abuse scandals
The Vatican hasn’t responded to the accusations by Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, but has promised 'clarifications'.
Pope to meet US Church leaders after abuse cover-up claim
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, the president of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, will attend the meeting.
Vatican rolls back on remarks of Pope Francis on psychiatric help for gay children
Pope Francis added that ignoring a child who showed homosexual tendencies was an 'error of fatherhood or motherhood'.
In Ireland, Pope sets Church in a new direction
Ostensibly, Pope Francis’ historic two-day visit was to attend the triennial Festival of Families in Dublin.