Move aimed at reforming scandal-ridden institutions
The Vatican
Pope Francis Joined By Retired Pope Benedict For Ceremony
The former pope attended a cardinal-naming ceremony presided over by his successor
Pope Francis Meets With Prisoners at His Home
The inmates in Italian prisons were on a pilgrimage to Rome
Pope Francis’ Motorcycle Fetches $327,000
Proceeds to a soup kitchen and hostel for homeless
Cardinal Defies Pope John Paul II’s Wish To Burn Diaries
Publishes late pope’s notes instead
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
Pope Francis Urges Mothers To Breastfeed In The Sistine Chapel
The pontiff took yet another unconventional position
Pope Francis Calls Abortion ‘Horrific’
Laments ‘victims of abortion, who will never see the light of day’
Pope Francis Will Travel to Christian Holy Land in May
The fourth Pope to do so since biblical times
The Pope Leaves Voicemail, Just Like Everyone Else
Spanish nuns were too busy praying to pick up the phone
Pope Francis Goes Off-Script to Call for an End to Violence
Speaking off the cuff, he questioned, “What is happening in the heart of humanity?”
Popes Francis and Benedict Break Bread at Vatican
For a truly holy meal
Vatican: Assad Sent Private Message to Pope
The pontiff has taken a personal interest in resolving the Syrian conflict