Pope Francis

Catholic priests promise to bless same-sex unions in defiance of the Vatican

LGBTQ Catholics stung by same-sex dislike of Vatican unions

The Vatican holds out blessings for same-sex relationships, despite calls for liberalization

Vatican excludes gay union blessing and says God ‘can not bless sin’

Pope by Angelus: Jesus is light that opens us to God’s love

Vatican has few reserves to cover deficits, seeking donations

Vatican has few reserves to cover deficits, seeking donations

Pope Francis: Love at the heart of a good confession

Where IS reigns, pope calls on Christians to forgive, to build

Where IS reigns, pope calls on Christians to forgive, to build

Iraq: Pope’s prayer for the sons and daughters of Abraham

Pope Francis meets the best Shiite clerics in Iraq