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

Pope Francis has doubled down on his traditional views on abortion and women during his in-flight news conference coming home ...

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The three-day “apostolic journey” of Pope Francis to Belgium has largely been an occasion for Belgian advocates to call on ...

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

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 ...

Gathered in bright morning sunshine, about 40,000 faithful, some waving Belgian and Vatican flags, packed the King Baudouin ...

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE -- Pope Francis wrapped up a troubled visit to Belgium on Sunday by doubling down on his traditional ...

Pope Francis wrapped up a troubled visit to Belgium on Sunday by doubling down on his traditional views on women and abortion, and demanding that Catholic bishops stop covering up for predator priests ...

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

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

There is another important aspect to focus on in Pope Francis's words. Both at the Belgian royal palace and in his ...