The priest had referred to Pope Francis as “a Jesuit Freemason linked to world powers, an anti-pope usurper”.

The pope is being roundly criticized for his efforts to open up the church to more accepting feelings for gays and transgenders.

“Ultimately, a blessing offers people a means to increase their trust in God,” Pope Francis stated in a new document.

Unlike most defendants, Becciu attended nearly all of the 86 hearings, during which 69 witnesses were heard.

Poe Francis says he will break with recent tradition and be buried outside of Vatican City, but he also says his health is stronger.

Pope Francis is punishing an American cardinal who has disagreed with the pope's plans for the future of the Catholic Church.

Pope Francis will not be attending next month's COP28 climate conference because he is recovering from the flu and lung inflammation.

When he gave his blessing on Sunday, a bandage, holding in place a cannula for intravenous treatment, was clearly visible on his right hand.

Saint Mary’s College announced that it will begin accepting applications from men who claim to be women, sparking a major backlash.

The pope is due to travel on Friday to Dubai for the COP28 conference on climate change. Vatican officials suggested the trip is still on.