Pope Francis

Polish nuns do most of the cooking at the Vatican. Here, they prepare sweets for the Feast of St. Nicholas.

Holy Ravioli! Cookbook Reveals The Vatican's Favorite Recipes

1:34pm February 17, 2016

by Tove Danovich

We all have comfort foods — even Pope Francis and the men who guard him. The Vatican Cookbook is a tour of life and food in the world's smallest country, as told by members of the Swiss Guard.

A video posted by El Universal shows Pope Francis being pulled off balance by an eager crowd Tuesday in Mexico.

Pope Francis Scolds Overeager Crowd After He's Jostled In Mexico

10:08am February 17, 2016

by Bill Chappell

"Don't be selfish! Don't be selfish!" the pontiff said in Spanish, raising his hand to emphasize his point and call for patience.

Pope Francis waves from the popemobile upon arrival in Ecatepec — a rough, crime-plagued Mexico City suburb — on Sunday. Pope Francis has chosen to visit some of Mexico's most troubled regions during his five-day trip to the country.

In Poor, Crime-Ridden Mexican Community, Pope Critiques Inequality

2:19pm February 14, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

The pope called out "a society of the few and for the few" during an open-air mass in the impoverished and violent Mexico City suburb of Ecatepec on Sunday.

The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill (left), kisses Pope Francis as they meet at JosÃ© MartÃ International Airport in Havana on Friday.

Pope, Head Of The Russian Orthodox Church Meet For The First Time

6:42pm February 12, 2016

by Laura Wagner

Pope Francis and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill met Friday in Havana. It's the first time leaders of the two churches have met since a schism 1,000 years ago divided Christianity.

Pope Francis will meet Patriarch Kirill in Cuba, in a historic step to heal the 1,000-year schism that has divided the Roman Catholic and Russian Orthodox churches.

Will Cuba Meeting Of Pope And Patriarch Help Heal A 1,000-Year Rift?

6:35pm February 12, 2016

by Tom Gjelten

The split dates from when Christianity first spread through the Roman Empire. Friday's meeting between Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill is the culmination of longstanding efforts to promote dialogue.

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For the first time since their churches split in the 11th century, Pope Francis and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill will meet in person. They're seen here in photos from earlier this year.

Meeting Between Pope And Russian Orthodox Patriarch Will Be 'First In History'

3:12pm February 05, 2016

by Bill Chappell

The Vatican and the Moscow Patriarchate say it's the first meeting between leaders of the two churches, which split in the 11th century.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani opens a book he gave to Pope Francis as a gift at the Vatican on Tuesday. Rouhani is the first Iranian leader to meet with the pope since 1999. With sanctions against Iran falling away, Rouhani also announced business agre

A Rare Meeting Between The Pope And Iran's Leader

3:34pm January 26, 2016

by Greg Myre

It was the first meeting between a pope and an Iranian head of state since 1999, which was the last time an Iranian leader toured Europe.

Pope Francis delivers his blessing during the Angelus prayer, from his window overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on Sunday.

Pope Francis Asks Central American Governments To Help Cuban Migrants

3:47pm December 27, 2015

by Alexandra Starr

Thousands of Cubans have been stuck in Costa Rica as they attempt to make their way to the United States.

Pope Francis caresses a baby at a charity in Rome on Friday. In keeping with his focus on the poor, he celebrated Mass at a soup kitchen at Rome's main train station.

Religion

Pope Francis Wraps Up A Big Year, Prepares For A 'Year Of Mercy'

10:58am December 19, 2015

by Sylvia Poggioli

This year alone, he visited the Central African Republic, issued a major environment document and chaired a contentious meeting of world bishops on family issues. What's next for the Pope?

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Mother Teresa, seen here giving her blessing to a child in 1993, will be made a saint, after Pope Francis issued a decree recognizing a second miracle attributed to her.

Pope Francis Will Make Mother Teresa A Saint

9:30am December 18, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Pope Francis has issued a decree attributing a second miracle to the founder of the Missionaries of Charity who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.