As Pope Francis created 21 new cardinals in St. Peter’s Square today, Sept. 30, he told the college of cardinals—which now has 242 members from 91 countries, of whom 137 are under the age of 80 with a ...
During his homily, the Pope shared a guiding image for the College of Cardinals: that of “a symphony orchestra, representing ...
The ceremony took place days before Francis opens a big meeting of bishops and lay Catholics on charting the church’s future, ...
Throughout his papacy, Francis has sought to create a more inclusive, universal Church, looking past Europe to clergy in ...
Pope Francis today hinted that he may soon halt travelling abroad as the 86-year-old pontiff admitted it 'is not as easy as it was' when he took office a decade ago. 'I'll tell you the truth ...
Pope Francis created 21 new cardinals at a ritual-filled ceremony Saturday, including key figures at the Vatican and in the field who will help enact his reforms and cement his legacy as he enters a ...
STORY: Pope Francis further cemented his legacy on Saturday (September 30), elevating 21 prelates to the high rank of cardinal.It significantly raises the percentage of electors chosen by him who will ...
Pope Francis on Saturday hammers home his message that European governments must do more to care for migrants crossing the Mediterranean, saying "those who risk their lives at sea do not invade ...
“Thank you very much for visiting me,” Francis said to Clinton in English Argentine-born Pope Francis Wednesday welcomed former US President Bill Clinton at his Casa Santa Marta residence ...
He has sought to create a more inclusive Church, looking past Europe to clergy in Africa, Asia and Latin America to fill the Church's highest ranks.
Pope Francis arrived in Mongolia on Friday morning to encourage one of the world’s smallest and newest Roman Catholic communities. It’s the first time a pope has visited the landlocked Asian ...
Pope Francis created 21 new cardinals at a ritual-filled ceremony Saturday, including key figures at the Vatican and in the field who will help enact his reforms and cement his legacy as he enters a ...