Francis drew attacks over clergy sexual abuse, the role of women in the church and his stance on abortion, reflecting ...

Pope Francis also doubled down on his traditional views on abortion and praised Catholic abuse victims for their conduct.

On Saturday, Pope Francis acknowledged that the abuse scandal had created "atrocious suffering and wounds," and undermined ...

Pope Francis was pressed firmly by Belgium's king and premier on Friday for more concrete action to address sexual abuse by ...

Pope Francis said on Sunday victims of Catholic clergy sexual abuse in Belgium deserved more financial compensation, calling ...

Pope Francis promised Saturday to “offer all the help we can” to aid victims of clergy sexual abuse heal after victims told ...

Pope Francis concluded his multi-day visit to Belgium on Sunday by celebrating Mass at Brussels' King Baudouin Stadium and ...

Speaking to a crowd of around 39,000 in the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, the pontiff wrapped up a difficult visit to ...

During a trip to Luxembourg and Belgium, Francis spoke with 15 people who were abused by Roman Catholic clergy.

Pope Francis was pressed firmly by Belgium's king and premier on Friday for more concrete action to address sexual abuse by ...

Calling on the world's bishops not to cover up any instance or form of abuse, Pope Francis said the evil of abuse must be ...

Pope Francis asked for forgiveness in Belgium for the Catholic church's clergy abuse scandal and its poor response to it on ...