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

Every crisis, including what the Catholic Church can experience when people no longer care about religion or have distanced ...

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

The controversy continues to swell following the shocking statements by Pope Francis on his return from Belgium to Rome and ...

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 ...

Using disproportionate force after being attacked is immoral, Pope Francis said. There are rules, even in war, that should be ...

Pope Francis wrapped up a troubled visit to Belgium on Sunday by doubling down on his traditional views on women and abortion ...

Speaking to a crowd of around 39,000 in the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, the pontiff wrapped up a difficult visit to ...

In a brief press conference on the plane returning from Belgium, Pope Francis answered questions including one on Israel’s ...

Yet the pope may actually have added more fuel to the fire at another point, when, referring to Belgium’s former King ...