Pope Francis

Pope Francis visited 10 African countries during his five trips to the continent, promoting inter-religious dialogue and tolerance while denouncing corruption and economic colonialism. Following the pontiff's death on Monday, African leaders have praised his "legacy of compassion" and "commitment to inclusivity" though there was disagreement over his stance on…

By JAY ERENO and MIKHAIL FLORES, Reuters Published April 22, 2025 12:27pm Hundreds of Filipinos gathered at a solemn Mass held for Pope Francis on Tuesday, following his passing that has stirred deep sorrow among Catholics around the world, many of whom saw him as a humble and compassionate leader.…

Amid worldwide tributes to Pope Francis, Roman Catholic cardinals will meet on Tuesday to start preparing his funeral and succession. (Photo: AFP) VATICAN CITY - Cardinals will meet on Tuesday to decide the date for Pope Francis's funeral, starting a process that will culminate in the election of a new…

In the wake of his death on Easter Monday, LGBTQIA+ communities in Australia and across the world are reflecting upon the legacy Pope Francis leaves behind. In July 2013, still new to his position, Pope Francis was asked by a journalist about a supposed “gay lobby” at the Vatican. His…

The funeral of Pope Francis, the 266th leader of the Roman Catholic Church, took place on Saturday, April 26. It was also the start of nine days of mourning for the late pontiff. Francis died of stroke, coma, and irreversible cardiovascular collapse at the age of 88 on Monday, April…

VATICAN CITY — With the death of Pope Francis, announced by the Vatican on Monday (April 21), Roman Catholics around the globe will start speculating on who among the red-robed cardinals will succeed him. Given the nature of cardinal appointments Francis made during his papacy, there will inevitably be some expectation…

The death of Pope Francis at his residence  on April 21  marks the end of a significant era for the Vatican and the global Catholic following of  1.3-billion  faithful. The first pope from the Americas and also the first to come from outside the west in the modern era, Pope…

Australia's most senior Catholic, who will be among a select group of bishops helping to pick the next pope, has paid tribute to the late Francis as a "pope of peace". Melbourne-based Cardinal Mykola Bychock, Australia's highest-ranking Catholic, learnt of the death of Francis shortly before boarding a flight to…

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis’ funeral will take place early on April 26, setting the stage for a solemn ceremony that will draw leaders from around the world. Pope Francis, 88, died unexpectedly on April 21 after suffering a stroke and cardiac arrest, the Vatican said, ending an often turbulent…

Article content In 2022, Fontaine made another trip to the Vatican with an Indigenous delegation. This time, Francis apologized and promised to bring his atonement to Canada. Article content A few months later, in Maskwacis, Alta., Francis begged for forgiveness and expressed shame for abuses committed by some members of…