Aug 25 Pope in Ireland vows to end cover-up of clergy sex abuse By Nicole Winfield, Maria Grazia Murru, Associated Press Pope Francis declared Saturday as he arrived in Ireland that he shares the outrage of rank-and-file Catholics over the cover-up of the "repugnant crimes" of priests who raped and molested children, and vowed that he was committed to ending the… Continue reading
Apr 08 Watch 10:20 Will Pope Francis' manifesto on family bring change to the church? By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Sep 24 Watch 11:28 Affirming American values, Pope Francis urges empathy in Congress By PBS News Hour For three takes on Pope Francis’ call to action to Congress, Judy Woodruff talks with Sister Simone Campbell of Nuns on the Bus, John Carr of Georgetown University and James Nicholson, former U.S. ambassador to the Holy See. Continue watching
Sep 23 Watch 6:11 Will the pope's visit to Congress bring a political miracle of unity? By PBS News Hour When Pope Francis addresses a joint meeting of Congress, he'll speak from the same podium where Father Patrick Conroy, chaplain of the House of Representatives, delivers the opening prayer each morning. Father Pat joins Gwen Ifill to reflect on the… Continue watching
Sep 23 Watch 8:39 Pope Francis draws big crowds and high spirits in Washington By PBS News Hour Thousands turned out Wednesday to experience Pope Francis' visit to Washington. At the White House and at Mass held at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, the pontiff addressed the urgency of global warming, respect for traditional marriage and… Continue watching
Sep 22 Why we carry these tokens of faith By Joshua Barajas Faith is an intangible force, an intensely personal connection with one's beliefs. For many, religious faith is manifested in the items they keep close to them -- a book, a prayer card, a piece of jewelry. For Catholics, it can… Continue reading
Sep 21 Watch How a low-profile priest transformed into Pope Francis By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Sep 01 Watch 5:26 The timing and strategy behind Pope Francis' abortion forgiveness By PBS News Hour Pope Francis announced that Catholic priests will be given discretion to forgive women who have had abortions across the coming year. Judy Woodruff discusses the change in rhetoric with Elizabeth Dias of TIME. Continue watching
Jun 30 Everything we know about Pope Francis' trip to the U.S. By Larisa Epatko In his first trip to the United States in September, Pope Francis will make stops in Washington, D.C., and New York before celebrating the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia. And yes, he will be riding the "popemobile". Continue reading