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

Pope Francis urged Catholic bishops to be more transparent and aggressive in combatting child sex abuse in the Church during ...

It was the second time in as many weeks that Francis has been asked about his views on abortion, which remains a ...

Pope Francis wrapped up a troubled visit to Belgium on Sunday by doubling down on his traditional views on women and abortion ...

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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 ...

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"Today, words alone do not suffice. We also need concrete steps," De Croo told Francis and an audience of royals, church ...

Every crisis, including what the Catholic Church can experience when people no longer care about religion or have distanced ...

The 69-year-old Brit, who has not been named, was spending the evening with his fellow cleric, 60, at a rectory in Kalmthout, ...

Pope Francis suggested Sunday that Israel’s attacks in Gaza and Lebanon have been “immoral” and disproportionate, saying its military domination has gone beyond the rules of war. Francis was asked en ...

Maltese soprano Christine Dalli got the amazing honour to sing in front of an audience of thousands and the Pope Francis ...