Pope Francis

Helping the poor, ‘passport to paradise’ for Christians: Pope

Good Christians should not just follow the commandments, but must also actively help the poor,…

Pope’s donation helps thousands alleviate hunger in South Sudan – UN

The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) on Monday said over 30,000 people suffering from…

Pope bans sale of cigarettes in Vatican from 2018

Catholic Pontiff, Pope Francis has banned the sale of cigarettes at the Vatican. “The Holy…

Pope Francis recognises “heroic virtues” of predecessor, John Paul I

Pope Francis has agreed to recognise the “heroic virtues’’ of his predecessor, John Paul I,…

Pope chastises priests, bishops for taking pictures during mass

Pope Francis on Wednesday chastised priests and bishops who take pictures with their cell phones…

Pope Francis plane shifts course to avoid Hurricane Irma

Pope Francis flew out of Italy on Wednesday headed for Colombia with his plane forced…

Pope may visit Russia- Vatican

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said on Tuesday that there was “positive momentum”…

Indiscriminate killing is ‘very great insult’ to God – Pope Francis

Killing people indiscriminately is a “very great insult” to God, Pope Francis says in the…

Pope’s Economy minister faces sex abuse charges in Australia

Cardinal George Pell, Vatican’s economy minister, will  make his first court appearance in Australia on…

Pope Francis expands criteria for sainthood

Pope Francis on Tuesday expanded the criteria for becoming a saint to include “the free…