Pope Francis
Pope Francis compares church to ‘field hospital,’ talks prison & homosexuals in newest book
In his first book as Pope, Francis has described the Church as a “field hospital” offering people “first aid.” The pontiff also spoke of his “special relations” with people in prison and the need for the Church to show compassion to homosexuals. “I like to use the image of a field...
Cuba: Pope Francis meets Fidel Castro after Havana Mass (photos)
Pope Francis has met Cuba's former President, Fidel Castro, after celebrating Mass in front of tens of thousands of people in Havana. The two men discussed world affairs and religion, in what the Vatican called an "informal and friendly" encounter. Before the meeting, Pope Francis gave a homily in which he urged...
Pope Francis To Allow Priests To Forgive Women Who’ve Had Abortions
The pontiff said he has met a number of women who “bear in their heart the scar of this agonizing and painful decision.” Pope Francis will allow priests to formally pardon women who have had abortions and seek forgiveness during the Roman Catholic Church’s upcoming Holy Year, the Vatican announced Tuesday....