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The Vatican
Pope Promises Early Opening of Holocaust-Era Records
By Billy Perrigo
Why the Pope's Summit on Abuse Disappointed Some Survivors
By Ciara Nugent
Pope: We're at 'the Very Limit' of Nuclear War
By Mahita Gajanan
Pope Francis Calls for Empathy Toward Migrants
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Top Catholic Official in Myanmar Speaks Out on Treatment of Rohingya Muslims
"Surely she should have spoken out"
By Elizabeth Dias
September 13, 2017
Sean Spicer Finally Got to Meet the Pope
He was not on the invite list to meet him when working for the President
By Alana Abramson
August 29, 2017
The Vatican Turns off Its 100 Fountains Amid Italian Drought
The water-saving move is 'in line with the teachings of Pope Francis,' the Vatican says
By Kate Samuelson
July 25, 2017
Vatican Says No to Gluten-Free Communion Wafers
"Hosts that are completely gluten-free are invalid matter," the Church says
By Kevin Lui
July 10, 2017
Pope Francis: Protecting the Environment Is the ‘Responsibility of Everyone’
After President Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement
By Maya Rhodan
June 5, 2017
Trump to Visit Saudi Arabia, Israel and the Vatican
President Trump will travel to the seats of the world's three major monotheistic faiths on his first foreign trip, the White House announced Thursday. The visits to Saudi Arabia, Israel, and the Vatican will take...
By Zeke J Miller
May 4, 2017
Arnold Schwarzenegger Meets Pope Francis at the Vatican
The former governor of California tweeted a picture of the meeting
By Zamira Rahim
January 25, 2017
Pope Francis Visits Italian Town Hit by Quake
The pope's arrival was announced by the Vatican on Tuesday morning
By Kate Samuelson
October 4, 2016
Watch Pope Francis and Leonardo DiCaprio Meet at the Vatican
And they exchanged gifts
By TIME Video
January 28, 2016
Vatican Says Catholics Shouldn't Try to Convert Jews
The new document marks the continued easing of relations.
By Julia Zorthian
December 10, 2015
Pope Francis Says Church Doors Must Stay Open Despite Security Fears
His comments come after increased security concerns in the aftermath of Paris
By Tara John
November 18, 2015
The Meaning Behind the Pope's Clothes
From the skull cap to robes, what Pope Francis' attire means
By TIME Photo
September 25, 2015
Vatican Houses Syrian Refugee Family
Practicing what Pope Francis has preached
By Julia Zorthian
September 18, 2015
5 Leadership Lessons You Can Learn From Pope Francis
The pontiff marks two years ahead the Catholic Church this week
By Noah Rayman
March 10, 2015
Pope Francis Rails Against Modern 'Throwaway Culture'
Condemns the global economic order once again
By Daniel D'Addario
February 28, 2015
Pope Says Families Should Put Down Their Phones
The Pontiff says technology should be used to enable conversation, not hinder it
By Sarah Begley
January 23, 2015
Pope Francis to Make American Missionary a Saint
The pope is scheduled to visit the U.S. in September
By NBC News
January 15, 2015
Watch Thousands of Tango Dancers Celebrate Pope Francis's Birthday in Rome
The Argentinian has expressed fondness for his country's dance
By Sarah Begley
December 17, 2014
Pope Francis Is Raffling Off His Car for the Poor
The Vatican said it is raffling off objects that the Pontiff has received as gifts
By Noah Rayman
November 19, 2014
Vatican Builds Showers for Homeless
Three showers are going up near St. Peter's
By Noah Rayman
November 13, 2014
Pope Francis Warns of 'Unbridled Consumerism'
"Responsibility for the poor and the marginalized must therefore be an essential element of any political decision"
By Noah Rayman
November 13, 2014
Defining Extraordinary Synod: A Glossary for the Pope's Big Gathering
In a meeting about the future of the Catholic Church, the terminology is sometime ancient Greek
By Elizabeth Dias
October 5, 2014
The Great Nunquisition: Why the Vatican Is Cracking Down on Sisters
Today's generation of nuns are progressive women, two things the Church isn't used to
By Jo Piazza
August 31, 2014
Pope Francis Visits 'Abortion Cemetery' in South Korea
It's a strong anti-abortion gesture
By Sam Frizell
August 16, 2014
Pope sacks board of Vatican financial watchdog
The pontiff has replaced the all-Italian board of the Financial Information Authority with an international group of new members — including Juan C. Zarate, a Harvard professor and former Bush Administration official
By Noah Rayman
June 5, 2014
Pope's Private Conversations Aren't Church Policy
The Vatican denies that the pope wants to change the rule on whether divorcees and their new spouses can take the sacrament, after he reportedly told an Argentine woman whose first marriage had ended in divorce that she could take communion
By Eliana Dockterman
April 24, 2014
Pope Prays for Peace
In his Easter address to more than 150,000 at St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis called for an end to the recent conflicts in Syria, Nigeria and Ukraine and advised Catholics to help "those crushed by life’s troubles"
By Nolan Feeney
April 20, 2014
Pope Washes Feet of Elderly, Disabled in Ritual
Francis continues to break with tradition by performing the pre-Easter ritual on non-Catholics. “Jesus made a gesture, a job, the service of a slave, a servant ... We need to be servants to one another,” the pontiff said
By Eliana Dockterman
April 17, 2014
Pope Takes Selfies With Crowd After Homily
In his Palm Sunday Homily, the pope spoke entirely off-the-cuff, ignoring his prepared homily and calling on people to look into their own hearts to see how they're living their lives. Later, he posed for selfies with some young people
By Sam Frizell
April 13, 2014
'Wonderful to Meet You'
President Barack Obama meets with Pope Francis in Vatican City and, with his poll numbers, probably hopes some of the pontiff's popularity will rub off on him before he leaves. "I'm a great admirer," Obama tells Francis
By Stephan Faris / Rome
March 26, 2014
The Pope's Valentine's Day Message: Get Married
It will 'bring you happiness'
By Laura Stampler
February 14, 2014
Pope Francis Comic Books Now On Your iPhone
A new app spreads the Pope's word to kids
By Eliana Dockterman
February 12, 2014
Remember Benedict the Meek
As we celebrate Pope Francis, remember that a year ago today, Pope Benedict XVI performed the greatest papal act in the history of the Catholic Church.
By Christopher J. Hale
February 11, 2014
U.N. Slams Vatican Over Child Abuse Cover-Up
Damning report criticizes the Vatican's handling of child sex abuse cases, but the Vatican says it regrets UN interference
By Kharunya Paramaguru
February 5, 2014
Kyle Chandler Gets New Netflix Series
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By Eliana Dockterman
January 17, 2014
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