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The pope visited Nunavut for the final apology of his Canadian tour

6:11am July 30, 2022

by The Associated Press

Pope Francis traveled to the edge of the Arctic to deliver an apology to the Inuit people for the "evil" of Canada's residential schools, wrapping up his week-long "penitential pilgrimage" to Canada.

In this 2019 file photo, Washington D.C. Archbishop Wilton Gregory poses for a portrait following mass at St. Augustine Church in Washington. Pope Francis has named Gregory among 13 new cardinals.

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Pope Francis Names America's First Black Cardinal

11:10pm October 25, 2020

by Matthew S. Schwartz

Wilton Gregory, the archbishop of Washington, D.C., is among 13 church leaders who will be elevated to cardinal at a ceremony at the Vatican next month.

Pope Francis waves as he arrives at Zimpeto Stadium in Maputo, Mozambique, on Thursday, where he led a public Mass.

Pope Francis Comes To Africa With A Vision. Will It Stick?

4:14pm September 06, 2019

by Malaka Gharib

The pope is touring three countries in sub-Saharan Africa, calling for hope and reconciliation. Researchers look at the long-term impact of a papal visit.

Pope Francis arrives for the opening of a sexual abuse prevention summit at the Vatican on Thursday.

'A Life Destroyed': Survivors And Pope At Vatican Summit Address Clergy Sex Abuse

7:59pm February 21, 2019

One survivor said a priest forced her to have abortions after raping her. The pope said he has come up with 21 "reflection points" designed to address the crisis.

Pope Francis meets Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI prior to the opening of the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica on Dec. 8, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican.

'The Pope' Tells The Tale Of A Roman Catholic Church With Coexisting Pontiffs

8:10am February 08, 2019

by Tom Gjelten

In his new book, soon to be a feature film, Andrew McCarten examines Popes Francis and Benedict XVI — and how having two living popes, for the first time in 600 years, has weakened the papacy.

Pope Francis greets the crowd in the Vatican's St. Peter's Square in October. Many of the pope's most vocal opponents are in the United States, attacking him in tweets, blogs and politically conservative media.

Resurgence Of Cleric Scandal Invigorates Conservative U.S. Critics Of Pope Francis

7:18pm November 07, 2018

by Sylvia Poggioli

Politically conservative Catholics criticize Francis for being pro-migrant, anti-capitalist and less rigid in doctrine than predecessors. The cleric sex abuse scandals have emboldened these critics.

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Pope Francis arrived at Dublin Airport on Saturday, the first visit by a Pope since John Paul II's in 1979. He is expected to have private meetings with victims of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy.

The Pope Lands In Ireland, Overshadowed By Church Scandals

11:45am August 25, 2018

by Sasha Ingber

Pope Francis said the failure to address abuse remains "a source of pain and shame for the Catholic community." His visit comes at a time when the church's influence is greatly diminished.

Pope Francis washes the foot of a refugee during a ritual at the Castelnuovo di Porto refugees center outside Rome on Thursday.

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Pope Francis Follows Easter Traditions While Changing Some Of Them

5:23pm March 25, 2016

by Kevin Beesley

The pontiff is marking Good Friday with a traditional services, but on Holy Thursday, he broke with tradition by washing the feet of migrants of many faiths.

Pope Francis poses for a selfie with a young woman at the end of his weekly general audience at St Peter's square on Wednesday. The pope has now joined Instagram — although his account will be filled with press photos, not with selfies.

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Pope Francis Joins Instagram

10:53am March 19, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

The pontiff has signed up for the photo-based social media site under the username "Franciscus."

Pope Francis speaks to journalists Thursday aboard a flight from Mexico to Italy.

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Pope Suggests Contraception Use May Be 'Lesser Evil' For Those Fearing Zika

1:42pm February 18, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

The pope firmly ruled out abortion for pregnant women who fear effects of the Zika virus — but said that "in certain cases," contraception might be a lesser evil, without directly approving its use.