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Pope Francis To Visit Cuba In September

Apr 23, 2015 08:24 PM EDT

A statement from the Vatican said the Pope will visit the Cuba in response to the invitation from the civil authorities and bishops of the island.

Pope Accepts Robert Finn's Resignation After Conviction of Shielding Pedophile Priest

Geann Pineda |

Apr 22, 2015 02:23 AM EDT

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of U.S. Bishop Robert Finn, who was convicted of failing to report a suspected child abuse case by a member of a clergy.

Laurent Stefanini with Hillary Clinton and Francois Hollande

Vatican Shuts Out France’s Openly Gay Ambassador

Vittorio Hernandez |

Apr 11, 2015 08:54 AM EDT

There is speculation in French and Italian media that the sexual orientation of France's nominated ambassador to the Vatican is the reason why the Holy See has not yet confirmed his nomination. It has been more than three months since the French council of ministers nominated Laurent Stefanini on January 5.

Doctor Tells Pope Francis To Reduce Pasta Intake And Exercise More

Vittorio Hernandez |

Apr 04, 2015 01:20 PM EDT

He may be the pastoral head of two billion Roman Catholics, but like many ordinary people, Pope Francis too is struggling with his weight problem.

Pope Condemns Christian Persecution, Grieves Over Pakistan Church Bombings

Geann Pineda |

Mar 17, 2015 01:25 AM EDT

Pope Francis has called for an end to violence against Christians as he grieves over two terror attacks against churches in Pakistan on Sunday.

Pope Celebrates 2nd Year Of Papacy, Hints At Early Retirement

Geann Pineda |

Mar 14, 2015 02:48 AM EDT

"I have the feeling that my pontificate will be brief. Four or five years; I do not know, even two or three." These were the words of Pope Francis as he spoke during the second anniversary of his papacy, suggesting he may not remain at the Vatican for life.

Ohio Church Offers Drive-Through Ash Wednesday Service

Vittorio Hernandez |

Feb 19, 2015 10:33 AM EST

If fast food chains have drive-through service for people on the go, or those who do not have 15 minutes to sit down and eat a quick meal, the Advent Lutheran Church in Upper Arlington, Ohio, has a similar service on Ash Wednesday.

Gay Catholics Find New Hope In 'Francis Effect'

Kat De Guzman |

Feb 17, 2015 02:22 AM EST

Gay Catholic members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transsexual (LGBT) community has been given new hope as the Pope Francis effect has reached their own bishops and their requests are being granted as to visiting holy sites and places such as Rome and Assisi.

Madonna Opens Up About “50 Shades of Grey” and Pope Francis

JM Javelosa |

Feb 14, 2015 10:26 PM EST

Madonna is not too keen on seeing the "50 Shades of Grey" movie this Valentine's weekend. Why? Because she has read the book and revealed that she wasn't impressed with it. In fact, there is one part that she finds extremely disappointing.

UNHCR Reports Rise in Migrant Deaths Trying to Cross Mediterranean Sea

Vittorio Hernandez |

Feb 12, 2015 10:56 PM EST

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) estimates that in 2014, about 3,500 migrants, out of the 218,000 who attempted, perished while sailing to Europe via the Mediterranean Sea.

Pope Francis Approves of Spanking Kids, But Dignity of the Child Must be Kept

Vittorio Hernandez |

Feb 07, 2015 01:41 AM EST

Disciplining children is part of good parenting, says Pope Francis. That includes spanking the kids when necessary and in the proper way, the pontiff said on Thursday at his weekly general audience in the Vatican.

Pope Francis to Speak Before U.S. Congress in September

Geann Pineda |

Feb 06, 2015 07:25 AM EST

Pope Francis will be speaking before the US Congress in September, making him the first pontiff to ever stand on its rostrum.

Pope Francis Tells New Cardinals to Avoid Flashy Parties

Vittorio Hernandez |

Jan 24, 2015 04:30 AM EST

Pope Francis does not only eschew living in luxurious mansions or palatial homes, he also wants the 20 new cardinals to likewise adopt simple living by even avoiding flashy parties.

Pope Reaffirms Church's Ban On Artificial Birth Control Methods

Desiree Sison |

Jan 20, 2015 03:34 AM EST

Pope Francis has defended the Catholic Church's ban on artificial methods of contraception saying that international groups and organizations should not meddle and impose its western views on families regarding family planning and birth control methods

Pope Francis To Visit New York On His First U.S. Trip

Desiree Sison |

Jan 20, 2015 01:31 AM EST

Pope Francis will be visiting New York City on his first trip to the United States as pope and already, New Yorkers are beaming with excitement over his arrival

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