Vatican

Colombian president meets with Pope Francis

Jun 16, 2015

On Monday, Pope Francis received Juan Manuel Santos, president of Colombia. During the meeting, the Holy Father reiterated the Church’s support in the ongoing peace process in the country.
Pope unworried by debates within the Church

Jun 15, 2015

Pope Francis downplayed the severity of disputes within the Church, spoke about the Christian view of feminism, and underlined the need for practical ecumenism, in a June 12 meeting with priests associated with the charismatic renewal.
Pope: Caring for creation is a duty for all

Jun 15, 2015

Pope Francis said Sunday that his coming encyclical on the care of creation is not just for some, but is addressed to all, and serves as an invitation to pay more attention to environmental destruction and recovery.
Pope confirms plans to visit Central African Republic, Uganda in November

Jun 15, 2015

Pope Francis said that he is planning to travel to Africa in November, specifically to the Central African Republic, Uganda, and possibly Kenya.
Pope Francis to parents: Do you believe in the beauty of love?

Jun 15, 2015

In an address on Sunday, Pope Francis asked parents if they believed in the beauty of the love God gives to a man and a woman, and told them to make sure their children see this love in little signs of affection.
Pope Francis: The seed of God’s word has been entrusted to us

Jun 15, 2015

“As the humble seed grows in the earth, so does the Word work with the power of God in the hearts of those who listen.”
Republicans' leading climate denier tells the pope to butt out of climate debate

Jun 12, 2015

Washington’s notorious snowball-thrower was at it again – even on a June day with forecast highs of 92 degrees – as the Senate’s most powerful environmental leader delivered a pep talk to activists who deny the science behind climate change.
Pope Francis, Stephen Harper meet at Vatican

Jun 12, 2015

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Pope Francis discussed the situation in Ukraine and environmental issues, as well as a recommendation in a report on the treatment of Canadian children at residential schools, when the two met at the Vatican today.
Why only Putin could turn up late for meeting with the Pope

Jun 12, 2015

There aren't many world leaders prepared to keep the Pope hanging around for a meeting. Russia's President is perhaps the only one.
Pope’s address to FAO

Jun 12, 2015

Pope Francis received in audience participants from the 39th Session of the FAO’s Conference. Here is a translation of the Pope’s address.