Pope Francis
Pope offers refuge to Myanmar's jailed Suu Kyi: report
Suu Kyi, 78, is serving a 27-year prison sentence on charges ranging from corruption to not respecting Covid pandemic restrictions.
Pope says migrant workers need 'a fair wage'
There are an estimated 170 million migrant workers around the world -- about five percent of the global workforce -- according to the International Labour Organization.
Pope lands in East Timor for first papal visit since independence
Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao swept the streets with locals to help clean up the city before the pontiff's arrival.
In Papua New Guinea, Pope holds mass 'at the edge of the world'
The 87-year-old pontiff led an estimated 35,000 people in prayer from Port Moresby's main stadium, the latest stop on this gruelling 12-day trip across the Asia-Pacific.
Pope Francis hails Sinner
Pope Francis on Monday joined the chorus of congratulations for Jannik Sinner, the first Italian to win a tennis Grand Slam trophy in 48 years.
Elon Musk breaks Twitter silence with post meeting Pope Francis
Elon Musk on Friday night broke his nine-day silence on Twitter, the social media platform he is trying to buy for $44 billion, posting a picture of him meeting Pope Francis on Thursday.
Pope appeals to US and Iran to pursue dialogue, self-restraint
Pope Francis urges the United States and Iran to avoid escalation and pursue “dialogue and self-restraint” to avert a wider conflict in the Middle East.
Pope calls for dialogue and restraint amid growing US-Iran tensions
Pope Francis calls for dialogue and restraint two days after the killing of a top Iranian military commander by the United States.
Pope says he is committed to stopping sexual abuse of nuns
Pope Francis, whose papacy has been marked by efforts to quell a global crisis over sexual abuse of children by Catholic clergy, says he is committed to stopping the abuse of nuns by priests and bishops, some of whom had used the women as sex slaves.
Pope calls refugees 'Rohingya' after emotional meeting in Dhaka
Pope Francis refers to refugees who have fled Myanmar for Bangladesh as "Rohingya", using the politically sensitive name for the persecuted minority for the first time on an Asia tour dominated by their plight after meeting some of them in Dhaka.
PM calls on Pope at Vatican Embassy in Dhaka
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina makes a courtesy call on Pope Francis at Vatican Embassy in Dhaka.
Pope Francis celebrates Holy Mass at Suhrawardy Udyan
Pope Francis celebrates a Holy Mass, a prayer service, at the Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka on the second day of his visit to Bangladesh.
Stand by Bangladesh
Pope Francis yesterday called for "decisive" international action on the Rohingya refugee crisis as he began a visit to Bangladesh, where more than 620,000 of the Muslim minority have sought sanctuary after fleeing violence in Myanmar.
Pope Francis: From a simple priest to Vicar of the Christ
Pope Francis is the first pope from the Americas, hailing from Argentina, which is more famous for its football.
Pope asks for 'decisive' international step to end Rohingya crisis
Pope Francis says the international community must take "decisive measures" to address the Rohingya crisis taking into account the "gravity of the situation".
Pope's visit to Bangladesh
We would like to extend a warm welcome to Pope Francis who is in Bangladesh on a three-day visit. This is a historic moment for us and for the Christian community in Bangladesh in particular.
Pope calls for peace in Myanmar on diplomatically fraught trip
Pope Francis calls on the people of Myanmar to embrace peace and reconciliation on the third day of his visit fraught with diplomatic risk over a military crackdown that has triggered the flight of about 625,000 Muslim Rohingyas from the predominantly Buddhist country.
Pope Francis: Leading from the front
Pope Francis is a leader who leads by example and not only by words. Simplicity and concern for the poor are two distinctive marks of a good leader. Gandhiji is a clear example. Pope Francis too tries to lead a simple life.
Pope sidesteps Rohingya crisis
Pope Francis called for respect for rights and justice in a keenly-watched address in Myanmar yesterday, but refrained from any mention of the Rohingya or the alleged ethnic cleansing that has driven huge numbers of the Muslim minority from the country.