Pope Francis visited a record 10 African countries throughout his pontificate, often venturing to areas ravaged by war, ...

Urbi et orbi” means “To the city [of Rome] and to the world.” It is a special apostolic blessing given by the pope every year ...

The resurrection of Jesus is indeed the basis of our hope. For in the light of this event, hope is no longer an illusion.

Urbi et orbi” means “To the city [of Rome] and to the world.” It is a special apostolic blessing given by the pope every year ...

Pope Francis kissed the feet of South Sudan's rival leaders in a dramatic call for peace. His death rekindles memories of ...

Francis’ 47 apostolic journeys brought him to 68 countries, Vatican News reported Monday — and those journeys included a ...

Pope Francis has been a strong supporter of the South Sudan peace process. He actively encouraged dialogue and reconciliation ...

Pope Francis died at 7:35 a.m. April 21 at his home of a stroke and irreversible heart failure, the Vatican announced. The ...

Pope Francis, who died age 88 on April 21, advocated for social justice and the marginalized. He pressed for nuclear disarmament and the end to wars in Sudan, Gaza and Ukraine. He decried what he ...

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N o Pope had ever kissed the feet of leaders, begging them to bring peace to their country. But in April 2019, Pope Francis ...

Pope Francis visited 10 African nations during his papacy, with the most recent visit being to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan in 2023. Africa harbors 20% of the globe’s ...