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Pope Francis Warns of Piecemeal World War III, Urges Humanity to Weep

Sep 14, 2014 12:18 AM EDT

Intoning “war is madness,” Pope Francis urged the world to weep for humanity on Saturday as it faces conflicts amounting to a third world war.

Pope Francis gestures during a meeting with Asian youths at the Solmoe Shrine in Dangjin

China to Vatican: Don’t Interfere With Our Religion

Erika Villanueva |

Aug 25, 2014 07:48 AM EDT

In response to Pope Francis' offer for a new dialogue with the country, China's government cautions the Vatican to not 'interfere' with their religion as ties between the Holy See and Beijing are still on the rocks.

Pope reaches out to James Foley’s parents through a 20-minute call

Roxel Gestiada |

Aug 22, 2014 03:16 PM EDT

The parents of American journalist James Foley, who was beheaded by Islamic militants, received a call from Pope Francis to send his condolences on Thursday.

Pope Francis tells of his grief after the death of his three relatives in Argentina car crash

Kizha T. Trovillas |

Aug 20, 2014 02:14 AM EDT

Pope Francis tells of his grief after the death of his three relatives in Argentina car crash

Pope Francis Says Stop Unjust Aggressor In Iraq

Jin Tuliao |

Aug 19, 2014 11:19 AM EDT

Pope Francis said it is legitimate to use force to stop unjust aggressor but he doesn't fully support U.S. military airstrike against Islamic state militants.

Pope Francis Addresses World Affairs, Says He Would Visit China Tomorrow If Invited

Des Cambaliza |

Aug 19, 2014 11:08 AM EDT

Pope Francis talked to journalists about world affairs and his health while aboard the flight from South Korea to Italy on Monday. A notable statement he made was that he would visit China tomorrow, if the Chinese government invited him.

The Pope Considers Early Retirement, Says He Only Has a Few Years Left

Jan Dizon |

Aug 19, 2014 03:30 AM EDT

In a lighthearted talk aboard the Papal plane on Monday, Pope Francis spoke about the possibility of retirement from the Papacy.

Chinese Catholics Cheer Pope's Visit Despite News Blackout

Des Cambaliza |

Aug 18, 2014 12:12 PM EDT

Chinese Catholics cheered Pope Francis's visit in his South Korea last week, albeit news blackout by the Chinese government.

Pope Francis Held Mass of Reconciliation at South Korea

Pope Francis Tells South Koreans To Reject "Mindset of Suspicion And Confrontation"

Princess Carreon |

Aug 18, 2014 08:49 AM EDT

Pope Francis challenged Koreans to cast off a "mindset of suspicion and confrontation" that darkens the relationship of both the North and the South to peace.

Faithful greet Pope Francis (C) as he arrives in Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul

China Fails to Receive Pope's Message Due to Glitch

Ren Benavidez |

Aug 16, 2014 09:55 AM EDT

China failed to receive the message sent by Pope Francis as his plane flew over the Asian country because of a "glitch".

China Catholics Hopes To Mend Relationship With Pope, Vatican

Ren Benavidez |

Aug 16, 2014 04:40 AM EDT

Chinese Catholics on Friday expressed their hope that Pope Francis' visit to East Asia would help mend the frayed relationship between the Vatican and Beijing, ABC News reported.

China Bars Citizens From Seeing Pope In South Korea

Cody Brooks |

Aug 15, 2014 05:02 PM EDT

China blocked some of its citizens from traveling to see the Pope on his visit to South Korea, possibly arresting a number of them.

Pope Francis Calls for Peace in Korean Peninsula amid ‘Show of Force’

Ron B. Lopez |

Aug 14, 2014 10:55 AM EDT

Pope Francis urged both leaders of North and South Korea to stop what he describes as "displays of force" and instead promote peace in the war-weary peninsula.

Pope Francis Starts Five-day Visit in South Korea; North Fires Rockets

Ron B. Lopez |

Aug 14, 2014 08:16 AM EDT

Pope Francis arrived in South Korea on Thursday to participate in several activities, including the call for peace in the divided Korean peninsula. It was the first papal visit in Seoul in 25 years.