Calling on the world's bishops not to cover up any instance or form of abuse, Pope Francis said the evil of abuse must be ...

Francis drew attacks over clergy sexual abuse, the role of women in the church and his stance on abortion, reflecting ...

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Pope Francis urged Catholic bishops to be more transparent and aggressive in combatting child sex abuse in the Church during ...

Every crisis, including what the Catholic Church can experience when people no longer care about religion or have distanced ...

Pope Francis also doubled down on his traditional views on abortion and praised Catholic abuse victims for their conduct.

"Today, words alone do not suffice. We also need concrete steps," De Croo told Francis and an audience of royals, church ...

Maltese soprano Christine Dalli got the amazing honour to sing in front of an audience of thousands and the Pope Francis ...

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE -- Pope Francis wrapped up a troubled visit to Belgium on Sunday by doubling down on his traditional ...

Pope Francis talks to journalists on the flight back to Rome at the end of his four-day visit to Belgium and Luxembourg, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024.

Pope Francis has doubled down on his traditional views on abortion and women during his in-flight news conference coming home ...