Vatican Affirms Plan To Make Missionary Junipero Serra A Saint
The choice of Serra, whom the church sees as an evangelist, has drawn criticism over his role in the California mission system of the 18th century.
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Pope Francis Calls Gender Pay Gap A 'Pure Scandal'
NPR's Sylvia Poggioli reports that Francis' remarks, at his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square, are some of his most forceful statements yet in favor of women.
Pope 'Considering' Cuba Visit, Vatican Says
The Holy See is in talks for Francis to make a trip to the island nation in September. The pontiff helped forge a breakthrough in relations between Havana and Washington.
Pope's Remarks On Armenian 'Genocide' Spark Row With Turkey
Francis, marking the 100th anniversary of the mass killing of Armenians by Ottoman Turks during World War I, described the deaths as a "genocide," causing Turkey to recall its Vatican ambassador.
In Easter Address, Pope Condemns Violence Against Christians
Francis, in his annual Urbi et Orbi message, decried the bloodshed in Africa and the Middle East. He also expressed hope for the framework deal on Iran's nuclear program.
Vatican? More Like Vatican't! Eat Spaghetti, That Is
Pope Francis' doctors are telling him to lay off pasta and get more exercise. But Francis, who reportedly eats a plate of spaghetti every day, has not taken well to the suggestions.
At Palm Sunday Mass, Pope Remembers Germanwings Crash Victims
Francis noted that schoolchildren were aboard the aircraft thought to have been deliberately crashed by its co-pilot. The pontiff also paid tribute to "martyrs" killed for their faith.
Pope Accepts Resignation Of Cardinal Accused Of Sexual Misconduct
Keith O'Brien, who stepped down as Archbishop of St. Andrews in Scotland two years ago, will be stripped of his privileges but not his title, the Vatican says.
Pope Francis' Financial Reforms Rattle Vatican's Old Guard
As the second anniversary of his papacy nears, Pope Francis has made significant progress in bringing transparency to the Vatican's finances and Cardinal George Pell is carrying out sweeping reforms.
Pope Francis Says His Tenure At The Vatican Will Be Short
Pope Francis also said he misses the relative anonymity he had as a bishop — and that he'd like to sneak out for a pizza, unrecognized.