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September 25, 2016

Pope backs opposition to Mexico's gay-marriage proposal

Pope Francis has voiced support for Mexican bishops and citizens opposing the government's push to legalize same-sex marriage

September 24, 2016

Pope receives relatives of Nice attack victims at Vatican

Pope Francis met one by one with relatives of the victims of this summer's truck attack in Nice, France, at the Vatican ...

September 23, 2016

Vatican makes new rules for miracles in saint-making

The Vatican issued new rules Friday for the process to determine if healings qualify as miracles for sainthood, including ...

September 20, 2016

Pope, refugees and religious leaders pray for peace

Pope Francis met with war refugees and religious figures on Tuesday in Assisi, the Italian hometown of the ...

September 18, 2016

Pope urges all to unite in peace prayers whenever they can

Pope Francis is asking people to unite in prayers for peace on Tuesday, when he'll meet with leaders of other religions in ...

September 17, 2016

AP Interview: Infantino fighting resistance to overhaul FIFA

Sepp Blatter has been expelled from FIFA but not eradicated from its headquarters. A swift left turn after entering FIFA's ...

September 17, 2016

Pope: welcoming refugees helps keeps us safe from terrorism

Pope Francis has encouraged Europeans to welcome refugees, calling authentic hospitality "our greatest security against ...

September 16, 2016

Pope dons scrubs to visit premature babies at Rome hospital

Pope Francis has donned a pair of surgical scrubs to visit premature babies at a Rome hospital. Francis seemed enchanted by ...

September 16, 2016

Former Italian president and premier Ciampi dies at 95

Former Italian Prime Minister and President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, a highly respected economist who helped usher in the euro ...

September 14, 2016

Pope honoring French priest: Killing in God's name 'satanic'

Pope Francis honored the French priest who was killed by Islamic extremists while celebrating Mass, calling him a martyr on ...

September 13, 2016

Pope Francis gets autographed Pittsburgh Steelers football

Pope Francis has received an autographed Pittsburgh Steelers football as a gift from the team and the Benedictine monk who ...

September 12, 2016

Pope's sex-abuse panel scores awareness victory in Vatican

Pope Francis' sex abuse commission has scored a victory within the Vatican: Members have been invited to address Vatican ...

September 11, 2016

Macedonia celebrates Saint Teresa's canonization in capital

Hundreds of people have gathered in the main square of Macedonia's capital for a ceremony dedicated to Macedonian-born Saint ...

September 11, 2016

Pope prays for victims of clashes in Gabon, urges dialogue

Pope Francis has prayed for victims of violent protests in the west African nation of Gabon, calling attention to what he ...

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September 08, 2016

Retired pope offers final reflections on papacy, Francis

Retired Pope Benedict XVI has acknowledged that governing the church wasn't his strong suit but says he doesn't see his ...

September 04, 2016

Significant events in the life of Mother Teresa

With Sunday's canonization of Mother Teresa, Pope Francis honored the tiny nun who cared for the "poorest of the poor" as the ...

September 04, 2016

The Latest: Macedonia holds ceremony in St Teresa's hometown

The Latest on the canonization of Mother Teresa (all times local): 3:50 p.m. While top Macedonian officials attended St.

September 04, 2016

Mother Teresa: 'Saint of the gutters' canonized at Vatican

Elevating the "saint of the gutters" to one of the Catholic Church's highest honors, Pope Francis on Sunday praised Mother ...

September 03, 2016

Pope hails volunteers on eve of Mother Teresa sainthood

Pope Francis on Saturday denounced what he called the modern-day sin of indifference to hunger, exploitation and other ...