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Pope Francis Calls For End To Iraq Violence

Aug 11, 2014 09:31 AM EDT

Pope Francis on Sunday condemned the ongoing destruction and violence in Iraq and called for an end to all hostilities in region.

China Flyover Will Allow Pope Francis To Greet Chinese Authorities

David Perry |

Aug 08, 2014 12:36 PM EDT

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Pope Francis Pleads For Peace

Erika Villanueva |

Jul 28, 2014 06:43 AM EDT

Pope Francis gives an emotional impromptu appeal for peace during his weekly Angelus speech on Sunday at the St. Peter’s square.

Pope Francis Surprises Vatican Workers with Cafeteria Visit

Nikki Alfonso |

Jul 27, 2014 08:15 AM EDT

Vatican canteen chef Franco Pai'ni said Pope Francis came "like a thunderbolt out of the blue" he came into the cafeteria unannounced on Friday.

Sudan Death Row Woman Arrives In Italy

Christl Leong |

Jul 24, 2014 01:19 PM EDT

A Sudanese woman who escaped a death sentence for refusing to renounce her faith arrived in an airport in Rome on Thursday.

Pope Francis gives his homily during a one-day visit in Calibria, Italy, home to 'Ndrangheta, Italy's most powerful crime syndicate group.

Over 8, 000 Catholic Priests Pedophile -- Pope Francis

Ron B. Lopez |

Jul 13, 2014 11:42 PM EDT

About two percent of clergy in the Catholic Church, including priest, bishops, and cardinals, are pedophiles, according to a report Sunday quoting Pope Francis.

Will Pope Francis Visit China Next Month?

Lemuel Cacho |

Jul 06, 2014 04:44 PM EDT

Informed observers of the Catholic Church are speculating that Pope Francis may pay Beijing a visit as part of the pontiff's scheduled trip to Asia next month.

New Vatican Document Calls For A Less Judgmental View of Gays And Lesbians

Kristina Fernandez |

Jun 26, 2014 11:28 PM EDT

In a Church document released ahead of a Synod of Bishops to be held in Rome in October, the Vatican said Thursday that the Church must be less judgmental towards gays and lesbians, emphasizing that children of gay unions should be received with equal dignity.