Resist `fear of others`, Pope says in strife-torn Central African Republic
In an address at the presidential palace shortly after landing in the capital Bangui, the 78-year-old pontiff called for unity and to avoid "the temptation of fear of others, of the unfamiliar, of what is not part of our ethnic group, our political views or our religious confession."
Nov 29, 2015, 17:45 PM IST
Pope prays for strife-torn Burundi
Pope Francis prayed for peace in the troubled central African nation of Burundi on Saturday and an end to months of strife that has sparked fears of renewed civil war.
Nov 29, 2015, 00:13 AM IST
Pope honours Ugandan martyrs on Africa tour
Vast crowds of Ugandans greeted Pope Francis on Saturday as he honoured Christians martyred for the faith on the second leg of a landmark trip to Africa, which he dubbed "the continent of hope".
Nov 28, 2015, 13:48 PM IST
Huge crowds cheer as Pope arrives in Uganda
Pope Francis arrived in Uganda on Friday on the second leg of a landmark trip to Africa which has seen him railing against corruption and poverty, with huge crowds celebrating his arrival.
Nov 27, 2015, 22:07 PM IST
Trafficking in natural resources fuels instability, terrorism: Pope
Pope Francis on Thursday urged global action against illegal trafficking of blood diamonds, ivory and other natural resources, saying it caused political instability and "terrorism".
Nov 26, 2015, 22:51 PM IST
Catholic bishops send consensus report to Pope as synod ends
Catholic bishops on Friday wrapped up a divisive synod on the family by submitting a 'consensual' report to Pope Francis.
Oct 25, 2015, 01:10 AM IST
Christians must move with times: Pope
Christians must adapt as times change, protected by their unwavering faith in Jesus, Pope Francis has said.
Oct 24, 2015, 13:32 PM IST
Pope urges 'no to hatred and revenge' in Holy Land
Pope Francis called on Sunday for those caught up in violence in the Holy Land to have the "courage and fortitude to say no to hatred".
Oct 18, 2015, 19:14 PM IST
Pope turns bishops' attention to family crises in Mideast
The bishops' meeting is discussing how to better minister to families facing issues big and small.
Oct 10, 2015, 00:46 AM IST
US should reject hostility to immigrants, Pope Francis tells Congress
Pope Francis told Congress on Thursday that the United States should reject a "mindset of hostility" to immigrants, directly addressing a thorny subject that is dividing the country and stirring debate in the 2016 presidential campaign.
Sep 25, 2015, 00:16 AM IST
Rally, strike, vigil greet Pope in Washington
A 13-day bus trip by US nuns seeking to "bridge the divide" between rich and poor comes to an end Tuesday in Washington, where Pope Francis will kick off his US visit.
Sep 22, 2015, 23:59 PM IST
Pope ends Cuban trip with address to families, heads to US
Pope Francis was ending his visit to Cuba on Tuesday with a Mass at the country's most revered shrine and a pep talk with families before flying north to Washington for the start of his US tour.
Sep 22, 2015, 21:34 PM IST
Pope meets Fidel Castro after mass on iconic Havana square
Pope Francis met with Fidel Castro on Monday at the Cuban revolutionary leader's home in Havana after an outdoor mass attended by hundreds of thousands of people on the city's iconic Revolution Square.
Sep 21, 2015, 21:22 PM IST
Crowds pack Havana`s Revolution Square for Pope`s mass
Catholic faithful and fans of Pope Francis crowded into Havana`s iconic Revolution Square Sunday to hear the Argentine pontiff give mass, the highlight of his trip to Cuba.
Sep 20, 2015, 18:20 PM IST
Pope Francis feels 'used' by fake friends
Pope Francis says he has felt "used" by people claiming to be his friend since he became pontiff, in a radio interview touching on the personal side of his papacy.
Sep 15, 2015, 00:13 AM IST
