Canadian Indigenous leaders meet with the pope in hopes of apology
Indigenous leaders are speaking with Pope Francis about abuses committed against them by Catholic priests and school workers.
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On COVID vaccinations, Pope says health care is a 'moral obligation'
Francis says individuals have a responsibility to care for themselves "and this translates into respect for the health of those around us."
Pope Francis celebrates Christmas Eve Mass as Italy sets pandemic record of new cases
Pope Francis celebrated Christmas Eve Mass before an estimated 2,000 people in St. Peter's Basilica, going ahead with the service despite the resurgence in COVID-19 cases.
U.S. presidents have met with the pope since 1919. It all started with Woodrow Wilson
President Biden's meeting with the pope is a fairly recent tradition for U.S. presidents. His meeting will mark the 31st time a U.S. president has met with the leader of the Catholic Church.
Here's who Biden will meet with when he goes to Rome and Glasgow this week
President Biden has been scrambling to make a deal at home with lawmakers in his own party before heading to the G-20 summit in Rome and the U.N. Climate Summit in Glasgow.
Pope Francis expresses shame at the scale of child sexual abuse by clergy in France
The pope spoke about a report released Tuesday that estimated some 330,000 French children were abused by clergy and other church authority figures dating back to 1950.
Pope Francis Delivers First Address Since Leaving Hospital
The pope offered blessings for people affected by flooding in Western Europe, rioting in South Africa and protests in Cuba.
Pope Francis Seen Leaving Hospital 10 Days After Intestinal Surgery
AP journalists saw a car with Francis sitting in the front passenger seat leaving Rome's Gemelli Polytechnic hospital on Wednesday morning.
The Pope Is Toughening Church Laws On Sex Abuse, Fraud And The Ordination Of Women
The first major revision of Catholic canon law in nearly four decades redefines clerical sex abuse and mandates specific punishments. It also sets punishments for the attempted ordination of women.
Pope Francis Issues Orders Aimed At Cracking Down On Vatican Corruption
Pope Francis decreed that all bishops and cardinals can be tried if suspected of criminal behavior. He also banned Vatican employees from accepting gifts amounting to more than 40 euros (about $48).