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War on Gaza - War on Gaza
11/17/2024 8:07:00 PM
Pope Francis has called for an investigation to determine if Israel’s war in Gaza constitutes genocide, according to excerpts released Sunday from an upcoming new book ahead of the pontiff's jubilee year.

World - Region
9/29/2024 7:38:35 PM
Pope Francis on Sunday described Israel's attacks in Gaza and Lebanon as “immoral” and disproportionate, saying its military domination has gone beyond the rules of war.

World - International
9/10/2024 12:48:45 PM
An estimated 600,000 people — a figure nearing half of East Timor’s population —- packed a seaside park Tuesday for Pope Francis’ final Mass, held on the same field where St. John Paul II prayed during the nation’s fight for independence from Indonesia.

World - International
9/4/2024 3:31:21 PM
Pope Francis appealed Wednesday for religious unity to counter extremism and intolerance, as the longest tour of the 87-year-old's papacy got into full swing in Muslim-majority Indonesia.

World - International
9/1/2024 7:16:54 PM
If any evidence were needed to underscore that Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to Asia and Oceania is the longest, farthest and most challenging of his pontificate, it’s that he’s bringing along his secretaries to help him navigate the four-country program while keeping up with work back home.

World - International
8/25/2024 5:58:42 PM
Pope Francis on Sunday highlighted victims of the mpox virus in his weekly prayers and called on governments and the pharmaceutical industry to do more to get vaccines to the worst hit countries.

World - International
7/21/2024 9:40:20 PM
Pope Francis on Sunday voiced his hope that the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games will provide an opportunity for countries at war to respect an ancient Greek tradition and establish a truce for the duration of the Games.

World - Africa
6/16/2024 7:24:40 PM
Pope Francis on Sunday deplored a surge of violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the victims of which he said included many Christians who had been killed for their faith.

World - International
6/14/2024 3:10:47 PM
Pope Francis arrived at a G7 summit Friday in Italy, the first head of the Catholic Church to take part in the meeting of rich democracies, after a morning clowning with comedians at the Vatican.

War on Gaza - War on Gaza
6/9/2024 6:30:07 PM
Pope Francis called Sunday for humanitarian aid to urgently reach Palestinians in Gaza and for Israel and Hamas to immediately accept proposals for a cease-fire and release of captives.

World - Region
5/20/2024 10:29:04 PM
Pope Francis sent condolences to Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash.

World - International
5/18/2024 3:47:51 PM
Pope Francis presided over a forum for peace Saturday during a visit to Verona, home to the warring Montague and Capulet families in Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet".

World - International
3/30/2024 3:13:43 PM
The Vatican confirmed Pope Francis would preside over the Easter Vigil service on Saturday night after he decided at the last minute to skip his participation in the Good Friday procession at the Colosseum as a health precaution.

World - International
3/25/2024 11:51:09 AM
Pope Francis decided at the last minute to skip his homily during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square, avoiding a strenuous speech at the start of a busy Holy Week that will test his increasingly frail health.

War on Gaza - War on Gaza
12/25/2023 11:55:00 PM
The Palestinians had nothing to celebrate this Christmas. Santa could not deliver any presents to thousands of children in Gaza because they were killed by Israeli bombs. In a message of peace, Pope Francis called for an end to the war and the suffering of 2.4 million civilians.

War on Gaza - War on Gaza
12/25/2023 1:51:19 PM
Pope Francis on Monday deplored the desperate humanitarian situation of Palestinians in Gaza in his Christmas message.

War on Gaza - War on Gaza
12/24/2023 10:23:57 PM
Pope Francis on Sunday appealed for peace as he kicked off Christmas celebrations with a mass at Saint Peter's Basilica as the Israeli war raged in the Gaza Strip.

War on Gaza - War on Gaza
12/17/2023 8:35:49 PM
Pope Francis on Sunday deplored the death of two women in a Catholic parish in Gaza, where he said "defenceless civilians" were targeted by shootings and bombings.

World - International
11/28/2023 9:58:53 PM
Pope Francis has cancelled his upcoming trip to Dubai for the COP28 climate talks after advice from doctors concerned about his recent flu-like symptoms, the Vatican said Tuesday.

World - International
11/25/2023 12:48:19 PM
Pope Francis canceled his scheduled activities Saturday due to "light flu symptoms" a week ahead of a key climate address he is due to make in Dubai.

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