Pope Francis stressed all Christians play a crucial role in church's mission, urging laity and clergy to collaborate ...

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It was the second time in as many weeks that Francis has been asked about his views on abortion, which remains a ...

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Pope Francis urged Catholic bishops to be more transparent and aggressive in combatting child sex abuse in the Church during ...

Pope Francis wrapped up a troubled visit to Belgium on Sunday by doubling down on his traditional views on women and abortion ...

Calling on the world's bishops not to cover up any instance or form of abuse, Pope Francis said the evil of abuse must be ...

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Pope Francis also doubled down on his traditional views on abortion and praised Catholic abuse victims for their conduct.

"Today, words alone do not suffice. We also need concrete steps," De Croo told Francis and an audience of royals, church ...

The controversy continues to swell following the shocking statements by Pope Francis on his return from Belgium to Rome and ...

Aboard the papal plane to Rome on Sunday, Pope Francis responded to criticism of remarks he made about women during a Sept.