Texas bishop taking on Greg Abbott gets Pope Francis' protection
The pope has "been able to zero in on this fundamental gospel issue of our time," according to El Paso-based Bishop Mark Seitz.
Pope Francis slammed by Fox News host: 'Churches are empty'
Rachel Campos-Duffy said the pontiff should address issues such as the falling birth rate and declining Mass attendance rather than climate change.
What's the Vatican Statement on Gender Theory Really About?
Every secular and religious commentator seems interested in what the Catholic Church says in its new document Dignitas infinita regarding gender theory and sex change operations.
Pope Francis slams women who think they have "right to a child"
"The practice of surrogacy violates the dignity of the child," the Vatican said in a new declaration.
Pope Francis says transgender surgery defies God
A new Vatican declaration states that God created man and woman as biologically different beings and people should not try to "make oneself God."
Pope Francis' culture wars divide Catholic Church
Pope Francis' progressive repositioning of the Catholic church has created battle lines among its 1.3 billion followers.
Pope Francis health update as Catholic leader skips Easter event
The Pope missed the Way of the Cross procession on Friday to "conserve his health."
Pope Francis faces strenuous week amid health issues
The pontiff is facing a packed schedule over Easter after having to scale down his involvement in services due to poor health in recent months.
Pope Francis faces growing revolt
The pontiff's softening of church rhetoric on issues like same-sex relationships has inflamed tensions within Catholicism.
Pope Francis issues rare health update
The Pope has said his health is good enough to carry on and that the option of retiring is only a "distant hypothesis."
Pope Francis' Ukraine comments spark furious backlash
"When you see that you are defeated, that things are not going well, it is necessary to have the courage to negotiate," the head of the Catholic church said.
Pope Francis' latest appearance raises health concerns
The pontiff has been suffering from some minor health problems for the past week and a half.
Pope Francis abruptly cancels audiences amid "mild' health issue
Pope Francis has canceled recent events due to health problems, but the Vatican says the current issue is a minor one.
Pope Francis embraces Argentine president who called him "filthy leftist"
Francis' first meeting with newly elected Argentine President Javier Milei came during a mass to canonize the first female saint from his native Argentina.
Pope Francis doubles down amid Catholic backlash
The pope has said it is a "hypocrisy" to object to the blessing of same-sex couples amid backlash to doctrine released last year.
Pope Francis rebellion grows as 90 Catholic figures sign scathing letter
Conservative Catholics have organized an open letter against Pope Francis.
Pope Francis eases barriers to blessing same-sex marriage
Pope defended allowing blessings of same-sex couples, though the relationships are still considered potentially sinful by the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis should be arrested over "perverted" book, Archbishop says
The archbishop has become an increasingly outspoken critic of the Pope and the church as it navigates topics like sexuality.
Celebrities who have used surrogacy amid Pope's call for global ban
In an address on Monday, Pope Francis said that surrogacy "represents a grave violation of the dignity of the woman and the child."
Cardinal who lost free Vatican home has 4-word message on meeting with pope
Pope Francis met with Cardinal Raymond Burke on Friday, a month after contention grew due to the pontiff's threats against the popular conservative figure.
Pope Francis issues political Christmas message
"I plead for an end to the military operations with their appalling harvest of innocent civilian victims," Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis posts political Christmas message amid Israel-Hamas war
The pope's message comes after Christmas festivities were canceled in Bethlehem in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
Cardinal blasts US for transgender support: They'd put Jesus "in prison"
The criticism came a month after Pope Francis made it clear that transgender people can be baptized in the Catholic church.
Bishop Strickland goes to war with Pope Francis
The ousted firebrand cleric urged other bishops to ignore Pope Francis' call to bless same-sex couples.
Pope Francis slammed for blessing same-sex couples: "Blasphemy"
Critics accused Pope Francis of being "a heretic" after he said Catholic Church officials could bless same-sex couples.
Pope Francis reveals surprising plans for his funeral
Pope Francis could become the first in more than 100 years to defy a Vatican City tradition.
Kyle Rittenhouse isn't a fan of the pope
Rittenhouse, who fatally shot two men in 2020 but was found not guilty of murder, has agreed with a man criticizing Pope Francis.
Pope Francis sparks fury with reported eviction of US cardinal
Francis has reportedly revoked Cardinal Raymond Burke's right to a subsidized Vatican apartment and salary.
Pope Francis' Israel Remarks Spark Fury
A statement from the Council of the Assembly of Italian Rabbis seemed to accuse Francis of "publicly accusing both sides of terrorism."
Pope Francis warns of "mountain of dead" amid war in Gaza
The pontiff's comments come as Israeli officials have tentatively agreed to a temporary ceasefire deal with Hamas.