Pope Francis7 days agoPope urges 'hope and kindness' in Thought for the Day messageThe Pope used his message to encourage "hope and kindness" and emphasised the importance of humility.7 days agoUK24 Dec 2024Pope opens Holy Door to kick off special jubilee yearMore than 30 million Catholic pilgrims are expected to head to Rome for the jubilee, which takes place once every 25 years.24 Dec 2024Europe18 Dec 2024Pope assassination plot foiled by UK intelligencePope Francis reveals in his new book that he was targeted by suicide bombers during a 2021 trip to Iraq.18 Dec 2024Middle East20 Nov 2024'God's influencer' to be made first millennial saint in AprilLondon-born Carlo Acutis, who died of leukaemia aged 15, will be canonised by the Catholic church in 2025.20 Nov 2024Technology27 Oct 2024Papal summit ends with call for leadership roles for womenThe synod was the end of a four-year consultation aimed at gauging the views of Catholics.27 Oct 202427 Sep 2024Pope says church must be ashamed of Belgium sexual abuseBelgium's King Philippe levelled direct criticism at the pontiff, saying it had "taken far too long for the cries to be heard and acknowledged".27 Sep 2024Europe13 Sep 2024Pope urges Catholics to pick 'lesser evil' between Trump and HarrisPontiff calls candidates "against life", criticising Trump on immigration and Harris on abortion. 13 Sep 2024US & Canada11 Sep 2024Hymns, volunteers and sleepless nights: Singapore readies for Pope visitThe city's grandest arena has welcomed Taylor Swift and Madonna - now for Pope Francis.11 Sep 2024Asia8 Sep 2024Pope Francis welcomed in remote Vanimo in Papua New GuineaIn Vanimo, a town near the border with Indonesia, the Pope donned a traditional Bird of Paradise feathered headdress.8 Sep 2024Asia