Pope Francis

Nothing is worth sacrificing the life of a child, Pope Francis tells world leaders

Carol Glatz · February 3, 2025

It is unacceptable that a child's right to life and a dignified childhood should be sacrificed to "the idols" of power, profit, ideology and nationalistic self-interest, Pope Francis told a group of world experts and leaders.

Presentation in the temple shows how God lives among us, Pope Francis says

Justin McLellan · February 3, 2025

The presentation of Jesus in the temple of Jerusalem shows that God's closeness to humanity is not confined to a place of worship but is manifested in his living among people, Pope Francis said.

Hope springs free speech will flourish again

Paul Schratz · January 30, 2025

In the words of Pope Francis, there’s reason to hope the best days are still to come, but it’s not an exaggeration to say the past decade hasn’t been the best time for freedom of expression in Canada and around the world.

Holocaust cannot be forgotten or denied, Pope Francis says

Cindy Wooden · January 27, 2025

"The horror of the extermination of millions of Jews and people of other faiths" before and during World War II "can neither be forgotten nor denied," Pope Francis said.

Catholics will accept a common date for Easter in East, West, Pope Francis says

Cindy Wooden · January 26, 2025

Celebrating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Pope Francis reaffirmed the Catholic Church's willingness to accept a proposal for a common date for celebrating Easter in the West and the East.

God responds generously to people's shortcomings, Pope Francis says at Angelus

Carol Glatz · January 20, 2025

God responds to the shortcomings of the faithful with his superabundance, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis looks back on his life

In new autobiography, ‘old man’ Pontiff urges people to look to future with hope

Cindy Wooden · January 15, 2025

While calling himself an “old man” and saying he never expected to be Pope this long, Pope Francis said he still has dreams for the future.

Biden awards Pope Francis Presidential Medal of Freedom, nation's highest civilian honour

Kate Scanlon · January 13, 2025

President Joe Biden awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction, the nation's highest civilian honour, the White House said Jan. 11.

Best gift a child can receive is faith, Pope Francis says at baptisms

Carol Glatz · January 13, 2025

When children are baptized, their parents and the church are giving them the greatest gift ever: the gift of faith, Pope Francis said before baptizing 21 infants in the Sistine Chapel.

Pope Francis condemns economy that 'does not respect life,' exploits children

Justin McLellan · January 8, 2025

While society is increasingly focused on pushing the limits of human achievement, it must not lose sight of its duty to protect the dignity of the vulnerable, especially children exploited by the "scourge of child labor," Pope Francis said.