Pope Francis Kicks Off Yearlong Jubilee Of Mercy
This is only the 30th jubilee since the Catholic Church began the celebration in the year 1300.
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What Pope Francis Did — And Didn't — Say On His First Trip To Africa
He spoke about bribery, war, water and peace between Muslims and Christians — but stayed silent on gay rights.
Dear Pope Francis, As You Visit Uganda, Here's What You Should Know
The pope arrives in the country on Friday. Commentators James Kassaga Arinaitwe and Viviane Rutabingwa give him a crash course in the country's issues.
Pope Francis' Emphasis On Poverty Revives The 'Pact of The Catacombs'
Fifty years ago, 40 bishops signed a pledge to make Catholicism a church for the poor. It was soon set aside, but with Pope Francis focused on the downtrodden, that notion could be revived.
Pope Arrives In Nairobi On His First-Ever Trip to Africa
The pontiff is expected to address issues of religious tolerance, economic inequality and global warming while he travels through Kenya, Uganda and the war-torn Central African Republic.
A Pope's Visit May Bring Hope, But Does It Also Bring Change?
During a papal visit, the media swarm and security is intense. He speaks of issues that face the country. After he goes, is there any lasting legacy?
Vatican Charges 5 Over Leaked Documents, Alleging 'Organized Crime'
Those arrested include Spanish Monsignor Lucio Vallejo Balda and Francesca Immacolata Chaouqui, who served on the pope's special commission on economic reform.
Vatican Arrests 2 Advisers In Connection With Documents Leak
Days before the release of books that purportedly contain revelations of corruption, the Holy See charged a monsignor and a public relations expert with leaking confidential information to the media.
Vatican Says Rumors About Pope's Health Are Attempt To Undermine Him
The doctor named in the Italian reports is Takanori Fukushima, a neurosurgeon who lives in North Carolina. He denies the claims.
At U.S. Seminaries, A Rise In Millennials Answering God's Call
The Catholic Church in the U.S. has been aging, along with its dwindling priestly ranks. But in the increasingly secular world, there's been a recent uptick in younger men studying to become priests.