Pope Francis has made a historic apology to Indigenous people, asking for forgiveness for members of the Catholic Church who co-operated with Canada’s “devastating” policy …
Pontiff tells survivors of his sorrow while on ‘pilgrimage of penance’ for historical mistreatment of Indigenous children Pope Francis has expressed “my sorrow” for the …
The easy, breezy, sun-drenched sound of Pope’s new album arrives just in time for summer. The singer-songwriter speaks to Annabel Nugent about being ushered into …
PC David Taylor accepts he added details to Dorset police’s logs after 19-year-old was found dead in 2017 A police officer has admitted altering official …
Detectives told teenager there was little chance of the case succeeding, inquest jurors told The Dorset teenager Gaia Pope was left devastated when she learned …
Francis to host consistory in August then visit Perdonanza Celestiniana festival, initiated by pope who resigned Rumours swirling since early May that Pope Francis might …
Neurologist who treated Dorset teenager before her death in 2017 says he was not told when her mental health declined A leading neurologist who treated …
Inquest told primitive response to hypothermia is possible reason for body being located in undergrowth The Dorset teenager Gaia Pope died of hypothermia after either …
Pontiff offers advice to ease family tensions, telling daughters-in-law to ‘make them happy’ and mothers-in-law to ‘be careful how you express yourselves’ Pope Francis has …
Family of the 19-year-old, who died in 2017, say her mental and physical health declined after she reported being raped The family of Dorset teenager …
Pope Francis says he is still working on arranging a meeting with the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, despite that leader’s seeming justification for …
Move would be highest-profile visit of a world figure since Vladimir Putin began invasion of Ukraine Russia-Ukraine war: latest updates Pope Francis has said he …
In 2009, Pope Benedict XVI met with a First Nations delegation from Canada and privately expressed regret over abuse suffered by Indigenous children at church-run …
Pontiff asserts Ukraine’s right to exist as a sovereign state and to defend itself against Russian invasion Russia-Ukraine war: latest updates Pope Francis has denounced …
Pontiff decries ‘unacceptable armed aggression’ and ‘barbaric’ killing of children and unarmed civilians Pope Francis has issued his toughest condemnation yet of the invasion of …
Former pope acknowledged errors in his handling of sex abuse cases in letter Victims have lamented a lost opportunity for healing as former Pope Benedict …
Ex-pontiff blames editorial ‘oversight’ for previous statement he was absent from 1980 meeting over suspected paedophile priest The former pope Benedict XVI has admitted providing …
Pope Francis has expressed his concern over “rising tensions” in Ukraine that threaten peace, and called for political talks that put at the center “human …
Two cases involved abusers who were allowed to continue with pastoral duties, says lawyer The former pope Benedict XVI failed to stop four clergymen accused …
Pontiff says denial of fatherhood and motherhood diminishes people and takes away their humanity Pope Francis risked the ire of the world’s childless dog and …
Plans are progressing for a meeting next year between Pope Francis and the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church following their historic encounter in Havana …
Head of Catholic Church makes some of his strongest comments yet on violence against women Pope Francis has said that men who commit violence against …
Pope Francis says he accepted the resignation of the archbishop of Paris because the monsignor could no longer govern effectively thanks to the “gossip” about …
Francis says fear, indifference and cynical disregard continue to condemn people to death at sea Pope Francis has returned to Lesbos, the Greek island long …