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July 1, 2022

United Nations 'has no power,' Pope Francis says

Pope Francis, in a Spanish-language interview with Argentina's national news agency, dismissed the United Nations as "powerless" to affect meaningful change or preserve peace.

June 30, 2022

Pope Francis calls Russia's invasion of Ukraine a 'cruel and senseless war of aggression'

Pope Francis called Russia's invasion of Ukraine a "cruel and senseless war of aggression" that is pitting Christians against each other on Thursday.

June 30, 2022

Pope says society does not 'know how to live' with the rising proportion of elderly citizens

Pope Francis announced his prayer intention for July will be for the sake of the elderly, citing July 24's World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly as inspiration.

June 29, 2022

Pelosi receives Communion in Vatican despite abortion stance

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was seen receiving Communion along with other congregants during a papal mass in St. Peter's Basilica, despite her support for abortion rights.

June 26, 2022

Pope hails families, blasts ‘culture of waste’ after Roe

Pope Francis celebrated families and condemned a "culture of waste" he believes contributes to the acceptance of abortion after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

June 26, 2022

Vatican praises Supreme Court's abortion decision, says being pro-life means supporting other issues as well

The Vatican has thrown its support behind the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn the country’s nearly 50-year stance on abortion, but it cautions people to understand being pro-life means more than simply anti-abortion.

June 22, 2022

Pope Francis says resigning 'does not cross his mind' amid health struggles

Pope Francis quashed rumors of an impending resignation from the papacy after reportedly telling a Brazilian archbishop that he had no plans to step down.

June 22, 2022

Bookmakers favor Asian or Black successor to Pope Francis

Bookmakers believe that a Black or Asian cardinal would be most likely to replace Pope Francis if he were to resign, a reality some observers say is unlikely.

June 22, 2022

Pope Francis preaches on 'frailty,' 'old age' amid health concerns

Pope Francis spoke extensively about old age, frailty, and helplessness of the elderly in his General Audience, fueling speculation about his documented health problems.

June 22, 2022

Pope shocked by killing of Jesuit priests in Mexico

Pope Francis expressed his shock over the killings of two Jesuit priests and a lay person in Mexico along with condemning the ongoing violence in the country.