Pope Francis also said Israel has a right to defend itself while expressing concern about its siege on Gaza. “It is the right of those who are attacked to defend themselves,” he said.

Pope Francis concluded his message with a prayer: ‘Let us pray that the international community commit itself concretely to abolish torture, guaranteeing support to victims and their families.’ ...

Pope Francis urges all Christians to spend October 27 as a day of prayer and fasting for peace in the Middle East as the war continues. Other faith leaders shared thoughts.

Pope Francis replied, “Whenever you find yourself facing human suffering, you have to do what your heart tells you to.” “Where human suffering is involved, you can’t be neutral,” he said.

In Texas, many Catholics are praying for the pope's health and reflecting on his legacy. VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - Pope Francis holds his homily during the weekly General Audience at the Paul VI ...

Pope Francis, who has been unable to appear in public for several weeks due to ill health, released a prayer on Sunday thanking hospital staff for his care.

Pope Francis greets hospital workers at Gemelli hospital in this file photo taken in Rome July 11, 2021, when the pope had been in the hospital for 10 days to recover from a scheduled colon surgery.

CNA Staff, Nov 2, 2024 / 05:00 am Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of November is for those who have lost a child. “What can we say to parents who have lost a child? How can we ...

Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of February is for the terminally ill. “When some people talk about terminal illnesses, there are two words they often confuse: incurable and un ...