Pope Francis

This Day in History 3 days ago

On this day in history, September 4, 2016, Mother Teresa is canonized: 'Generous dispenser of divine mercy'

Mother Teresa was canonized, or officially named a saint, on this day in history. The Albanian nun was given the name "Saint Teresa of Calcutta."

Pope Francis 6 days ago

Holy See urges 'moratorium' on development of autonomous killing weapons at United Nations

Archbishop Ettore Balestrero, the Holy See's Permanent Observer to the United Nations in Geneva, urged the organization to issue a moratorium on autonomous lethal weapons.

Pope Francis August 28

Pope Francis says intentionally allowing migrants to die is a 'grave sin'

Pope Francis said at his Wednesday General Audience this week that secular governments must not allow migrants to die in extreme conditions while seeking to arrive in Western nations.

This Day in History August 26

On this day in history, August 26, 1978, Pope John Paul I is elected, would serve for only 33 days

Pope John Paul I was elected pope on this day in history, Aug. 26, 1978. He would serve as pope for just over a month before his sudden death at the age of 65.

LIFESTYLE July 30

Kamala Harris demonstrates 'gross anti-Catholic bias and bigotry,' conservative faith group charges

CatholicVote.org president Brian Burch told Fox News about its strong concern about the policies and politics of Vice President Kamala Harris, notably her pro-abortion stance.

OPINION July 7

Pope Francis is about to canonize the first millennial saint

On May 23, Pope Francis formally recognized the second miracle attributed to Blessed Carlo Acutis, clearing the way for him to become the first millennial saint.

Roman Catholic July 2

Italian teenager to be canonized as first millennial Catholic saint

Carlo Acutis, an Italian teenager who had a knack for web design and a passion for the Eucharist, will be canonized, the Vatican announced on Monday, July 1.

Media June 26

Pope Francis calls liberalization of drug laws a ‘fantasy’ and brands traffickers as ‘murderers’

Pope Francis offered a strong condemnation of liberal drug laws, calling them a "fantasy" and labeling traffickers as "murderers" during recent lessons.

Pope Francis June 14

Pope Francis warns of AI in first-ever G-7 papal address, urges 'safeguards' for 'proper human control'

Pope Francis warned world leaders attending the G-7 conference in Italy on Friday that artificial intelligence offers both immense benefit and serious ethical pitfalls for the future of humanity.

Pope Francis June 13

Pope Francis to meet with Biden, Zelenskyy and other world leaders at G-7 summit

Pope Francis is set to meet to attend the Group of 7 summit in Italy on June 14, 2024, where he will participate in talks about artificial intelligence.