Mar 15 Mother Teresa to become a saint on Sept. 4 By Joshua Barajas Pope Francis issued a decree that recognized a second miracle required to canonize Mother Teresa as a saint, the Vatican announced Friday. Continue reading
Feb 18 Watch 7:35 Will dispute with Pope Francis hurt Donald Trump's campaign? By PBS News Hour A heated battle of words has emerged between Pope Francis and Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump over the candidate’s immigration policy. Judy Woodruff discusses the controversy with Susan Page of USA Today and John Allen of The Boston Globe. Continue watching
Feb 18 Pope says Trump is 'not Christian' for wanting to build a wall on U.S.-Mexico border By Nicole Winfield and Julie Pace, Associated Press Asked about Donald Trump's views on immigration, Pope Francis says anyone who wants to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexican border isn't Christian. Continue reading
Feb 13 In visit to Mexico, Pope Francis urges end to corruption, violence By Michael D. Regan In his first visit to the predominantly Catholic country, Pope Francis urged Mexico to end a system of corruption and violence. Continue reading
Feb 12 Watch 8:24 Pope and patriarch meet for first time in nearly 1,000 years By PBS News Hour In the first meeting between leaders of Christianity’s largest churches since the Great Schism of 1054, Pope Francis met with Patriarch Kirill of the Eastern Orthodox Church Friday afternoon in Havana. Hari Sreenivasan talks to Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, archbishop emeritus… Continue watching
Dec 25 Watch 4:40 News Wrap: Pope calls for an end to terror in Christmas message By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, Pope Francis spoke out against atrocities by radical Islamists in his Christmas message, while Queen Elizabeth took note of the hardships suffered by millions and President Obama urged Americans to come together as one family… Continue watching
Dec 08 VIDEO: Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict launch Holy Year By Larisa Epatko Pope Francis opened the Jubilee of Mercy, a special holy year for Catholics, on Tuesday by speaking of God’s mercy toward sinners. Continue reading
Dec 04 World news quiz: Pope visits war zone and military makes historic shift By Larisa Epatko Pope Francis traveled to a war zone for the first time, world leaders congregated on the climate and U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced a historic change. Test your knowledge of these events and more in our 5-minute quiz. Continue reading
Dec 03 Pope's visit sows 'seeds of hope' in Central African Republic By Larisa Epatko At the tail end of a six-day trip to Africa, Pope Francis spent roughly 24 hours in the turbulent Central African Republic. His visit didn’t last long, but humanitarian organizations are hoping it has a lasting impact. Continue reading
Nov 29 Pope Francis makes first visit to war-torn country By Michael D. Regan Amid tight security, Pope Francis arrived on Sunday in the Central African Republic, a country uprooted by an ongoing civil war. Continue reading