Pope Francis
ISIS Warns Muslims in Egypt: Avoid Christian Gatherings
The move suggests ISIS is planning further attacks against Christians in the North African country.
A Timeline of Trump's Rocky Relationship With the Pope
The Vatican said in a statement Thursday that the duo would meet up May 24.
Can China and the Catholic Church Kiss and Make Up?
The most populous communist state coming together with the largest Christian church would unite 2.6 billion people—a potentially seismic alliance.
Pope in Egypt Live Stream: The Papal Visit to Cairo
Pope Francis hopes to improve Christian-Muslim ties following a wave of attacks on the country's Coptic minority.
Egypt Steps up Security as Pope Heads to Cairo
Shops have been closed around the pope's residence and the only public mass will be held in a military-run stadium.
Pope Calls for 'Revolution of Tenderness' in TED Talk
"Power is like drinking gin on an empty stomach," the pope said.
Will Trump Meet the Pope? 5 Talking Points
The U.S. president has said he plans to meet the pontiff when he visits Italy in May.
ISIS Claims Responsibility for Egypt Monastery Attack
Pope Francis is expected to address the International Peace Conference in Cairo at the end of April.
Pope Francis Opens Free Launderette for Homeless
The launderette is the Pope's latest initiative to support the poorest people in the Italian capital.
Israel Shuts Egypt Border, Warns of Sinai Attack Threat
ISIS claimed responsibility for a rocket fired from the Sinai on Monday.
Pope to Go Ahead With Egypt Visit After Deadly Bombings
A Vatican official said Egypt has promised to do all it can to protect the leader of the Catholic world.
Pope Condemns Terror, Egypt Blasts in Palm Sunday Mass
Pope calls the Syrian chemical weapons attack an "unacceptable massacre."
Pope Francis Confronted With 'Papal Tyranny' Reminder
The pontiff is visiting an area in northern Italy that was hit with earthquakes in 2012.
The Complicated History of Celibacy and Priesthood
The pope's recent suggestion that the Catholic Church discuss celibacy vows harks back to an earlier version of church practice.
Hats Off: Girl, Three, Pinches Pope's Skullcap
Francis roared with laughter after Estella Westrick, of Atlanta, grabbed his headpiece.
I Am a Married Catholic Priest
Pope Francis made headlines recently by suggesting a new openness to married priests, but this married priest sees some potential problems with the idea.
Pope Francis Sorry for Church Role in Rwandan Genocide
Pope Francis met with Rwandan President Paul Kagame at the Vatican on Monday.
Pope May Change the Rules on Priests and Marriage
Pope Francis has plans for combating the Catholic Church's priest shortage.
Pope: Respect the Bible at Least as Much as Cell Phones
Roman Catholic church head says bible reading will help people resist daily temptations.
Abuse Survivor Quits Vatican Commission
Marie Collins said the Vatican is failing to respond to letters from abuse survivors.
Pope Excoriates Catholics Leading a 'Double Life'
Church leader suggests it's better to be an atheist than a hypocrite.
Pope Hopes to Visit South Sudan in 2017
Civil war and famine are raging in the world's youngest country.
Cardinals Unite Around Pope After Conservatives' Attack
Pope Francis was the victim of a poster campaign by critics who see him as tacking too far to the left.
Posters in Rome Accuse Pope of Attacking Conservatives
The posters, which surfaced overnight, were quickly covered up by city authorities.
Vatican Condom Row: Knights of Malta Head Resigns
Grand Master Matthew Festing refused to cooperate with an inquiry ordered by Pope Francis.
Pope Francis Taking 'Wait and See' Approach With Trump
'Being afraid or rejoicing beforehand because of something that might happen is, in my view, quite unwise,' pope says.
Pope Francis Urges Trump to Be Ethical
"Under your leadership, may America's stature continue to be measured above all by its concern for the poor, the outcast and those in need."
Pope Francis to Bless Philippines and Rodrigo Duterte
The move will be a gesture of goodwill to a controversial figure, according to a Duterte aide.
Pope Francis: We're Losing a Generation of Young People
In his year-end message, the pontiff says 'we have condemned our young people to have no place in society.'