World Youth Day

Pope holds Mass, celebrates Poland's deep Catholic roots in Czestochowa

Francis lavished praise on Poland's legacy of steadfast devotion as he urged Poles to hold fast to their faith.

Pope Francis says 'world is at war' but it's not a war of religions

Pope Francis said "the world is at war" on a flight to Poland on Wednesday to take part in the World Youth Day celebrations in the city of Krakow.

Castles and death camps: Pope Francis' Poland itinerary is a mixed one

Pope Francis has a long list of places he will be visiting in and around Krakow during his visit to Poland for World Youth Day.

On World Youth Day, Pope Francis to find a Catholic Poland out of step with his vision

Poland is at odds with Pope Francis on the refugee situation, and on climate change bowing to Poland's powerful coalmining lobby.

World Youth Day: LGBT organisation to set up safe space for gay Christians at event

Leaders of "Faith and Rainbow" LGBT organisation say they want to minister to the gay, lesbian and transgender people attending World Youth Day.

Catholics from around the globe set the stage for Pope Francis at World Youth Day

Over a million young Catholics from across the globe are expected to descend at Krakow this month for the arrival of Pope Francis at World Youth Day.

Make a mess: Pope Francis urges Catholics to shake up dioceses

Pope Francis showed his rebel side on Thursday, urging young Catholics to shake up the church and make a "mess" in their dioceses by going out into the streets to spread the faith.