Pope Francis

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (RNS) — Acknowledging that his health is “a little capricious” after visibly limping during his weekend visit to Malta, Pope Francis engaged freely with reporters in the customary impromptu press conference on his return flight but again failed to mention Russian President Vladimir Putin by name…

VALETTA, Malta (RNS) — In his final speech in Malta before returning to Rome on Sunday (April 3), Pope Francis laid out his vision for “the future of the human family in a globalized world,” where migrants are readily integrated into their new countries and in turn serve as “witnesses…

Pope Francis could play an “instrumental role” in the push for justice for Inuit victims and survivors of sexual abuse at the hands of an Oblate priest now living in France, says the head of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami. Natan Obed, president of the Inuit advocacy organization, spoke with The West…

Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comVALLETTA, April 3 (Reuters) - Pope Francis, struggling with leg pain, on Sunday said countries should always help those trying to survive "amidst the waves of the sea" as he wrapped up a trip to Malta, which is at the heart of Europe's…

VALLETTA, Malta — Pope Francis prayed Sunday for an end to the “sacrilegious” war in Ukraine and for the world to show compassion to refugees as he concluded a two-day visit to Malta that was dominated by his concern for the devastation unleashed by Russia’s invasion. “May we be tireless…

ROME — Pope Francis called for greater openness to migrants Saturday, appealing for a change of narrative from the primacy of national security to the primacy of welcome. Addressing civil authorities on the first day of his visit to the island nation of Malta, the pontiff urged his hearers to…

VALLETTA, Malta (RNS) — “Honesty, justice, a sense of duty and transparency are the essential pillars of a mature civil society,” Pope Francis told officials of this tiny Mediterranean island nation shortly after arriving Saturday (April 2), putting a spotlight on the country’s recent battle against government corruption. “May your…

Members of the Assembly of First Nations perform in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on March 31.Alessandra Tarantino/The Associated Press Charlotte Manuel rose at dawn on Friday at her home on the Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc First Nation, in British Columbia, to watch Pope Francis apologize in person to nearly…

VALLETTA, Malta (AP) — Pope Francis said Saturday he was considering a possible visit to the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and blasted the leader who launched a “savage” war, delivering his most pointed denunciation yet of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. FILE- Pope Francis presides over a special prayer in St.…

VALLETTA, Malta (RNS) — As war continues in Ukraine, Pope Francis addressed the government in Malta, issuing a stark criticism of the “infantile and destructive aggression” that risks catapulting Europe into another — and potentially nuclear — world war. “Once again, some autocrat, sadly caught up in anachronistic claims of nationalist…