Antonio Masiello / Getty ImagesCommentary Politicized Vatican Nativity Scene Sparks Backlash Against Pope Francis: 'There Are No Words' "Enough war, enough violence!" Pope Francis declared at the nativity scene, which implicitly celebrated both war and violence. By C. Douglas Golden December 11, 2024
Alessandra Tarantino /AP Pope Francis Abruptly Cancels Events Due to Health Issue The pope cancelled all of his audiences on Monday because of a “slight flu-like state,” but he is expected to fulfill other engagements. By The Associated Press September 24, 2024
Oscar Siagian / Getty ImagesCommentary Pope Francis Kisses Hand of Muslim Imam, Declares All Religions 'Have a Role to Play' Pope Francis embarked upon a 12-day trip through four nations in Southeast Asia and Oceania in order to combat religious violence. By Samuel Short and September 5, 2024
Tatan Syuflana / AP Pope Francis Set to Visit Prominent Mosque Pope Francis begins his Asia tour next week, and one of his early stops will be at Indonesia's iconic Istiqlal mosque. By The Associated Press August 26, 2024
Vatican Media - Vatican Pool / Getty ImagesCommentary Pope Francis Denigrates Conservatives, Calls Them 'Suicidal' Pope Francis is at it again, making very controversial comments, and this time targeting "conservatives" for being "suicidal." By Warner Todd Huston May 18, 2024
Reuters / Facebook screen shot 'Blasphemous' Same-Sex Nativity Sparks Fury, Priest Who Erected It Cites Pope as Inspiration The pope is being roundly criticized for his efforts to open up the church to more accepting feelings for gays and transgenders. By Warner Todd Huston December 26, 2023
Alessandra Tarantino / AP Pope Cancels Trip to UN Climate Conference on Doctors' Orders Pope Francis will not be attending next month's COP28 climate conference because he is recovering from the flu and lung inflammation. By The Associated Press November 28, 2023
Alessandra Tarantino / AP Pope Francis getting antibiotics intravenously for lung problem, limiting appointments, Vatican says When he gave his blessing on Sunday, a bandage, holding in place a cannula for intravenous treatment, was clearly visible on his right hand. By The Associated Press November 27, 2023
Stand Still Photo / ShutterstockCommentary 'Betrayal': Catholic Women's College Will Admit Men Who 'Identify as Women,' Cites Pope as Justification Saint Mary’s College announced that it will begin accepting applications from men who claim to be women, sparking a major backlash. By Warner Todd Huston November 25, 2023
Andrew Medichini / AP Pope Francis Cancels Audiences, Visits Hospital After Coming Down with the Flu 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. By The Associated Press November 25, 2023