Pope Francis

Vantage | Two steps that can make COP28 most crucial climate summit ever

As COP28 approaches, the world awaits pivotal decisions that could shape the trajectory of global climate action

Pope dismisses US bishop Strickland in rare move

A Roman Catholic bishop is rarely relieved of his duties completely. Bishops who are having problems with the Vatican are typically asked to step down before submitting a resignation that the pope will accept

Pope says two-state solution needed for Israel-Palestine

Francis also said he hoped a regional escalation could be avoided in the conflict that began when Hamas militants entered Israel, killing some 1,400 Israelis, mainly civilians, and taking about 230 hostages

Pope Francis calls for humanitarian corridors for Gaza residents

Alarm has grown about a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where Israel has cut off water, food and power, vowing to maintain the complete siege until all hostages taken by the Palestinian Islamist militant group are freed

Pope Francis calls for immediate release of hostages, worried about Gaza siege

The death toll from five days of ferocious fighting between Hamas and Israel rose sharply overnight as Israel kept up its bombardment of Gaza

All the Pope’s Men: What is the consistory which will see the addition of 21 cardinals?

Pope Francis will elevate 21 clergymen from all corners of the world to the rank of cardinal today in a ceremony at Vatican City. Known as a consistory, it is the ninth since he was elected pontiff by his peers in 2013

Pope Francis arrives in Mongolia, sends message of 'unity and peace' to China

Pope Francis arrived in Mongolia on Friday for the first papal visit to the Asian nation, as he sent a message of "unity and peace" to neighbouring China in a bid to improve ties

Pope condemns 'unjustifiable' assassination of Ecuadorian presidential candidate

History's first Latin American pope sent a telegram of condolence following the brazen assassination of Fernando Villavicencio at a political rally Wednesday in the capital Quito

'God over Google': Pope Francis warns half a million young Catholics of social media snares

Francis was driven along the streets of the Portuguese capital in a white 'popemobile' past people waving the national flags of scores of countries, converging on the sprawling Edward VII park

PopeGPT: Pope Francis releases 'The Vatican Handbook To Develop Ethical AI'

Pope Francis and the Vatican have released a handbook to guide tech companies in the ethical development of 'Disruptive Technologies,' namely AI. The Vatican said in a statement, that many businesses in Silicon Valley, often approached them for guidance