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July 7, 2022

Pope Francis describes pressures of the papacy: ‘Sometimes, you feel you are numb’

The pope described the hazards of his position in an interview with the leader of his former diocese's press office, saying that the negativity can 'numb' an ill-equipped pontiff.

July 6, 2022

Pope Francis allows women on committee to advise appointment of bishops

Pope Francis will be appointing two women to the Dicastery for Bishops, an insider circle of advisors who help the pope evaluate priests and appoint bishops.

July 5, 2022

Pope cheers overturn of Roe v. Wade, still needs time to read full decisions

The pope cheered the United States Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, saying that while he was not familiar with legal aspect, it was a commendable development.

July 4, 2022

Pope Francis dismisses rumors about resigning, says he wants to visit Moscow, Kyiv

Pope Francis shot down rumors that he will soon resign and said he is planning to visit Canada this month. He hopes to then travel to Moscow and Kyiv.

July 2, 2022

Pope Francis: Mixing 'Marxist concepts' with Catholic Church is 'ideological exploitation'

Pope Francis spoke to Argentina's national news outlet Friday in a rare lengthy interview, during which he criticized Marxism-inspired liberation theology.

July 2, 2022

Elon Musk breaks Twitter silence with photo of the pope, ex-wife in Italy

Elon Musk broke his Twitter silence on Friday, sharing a pair of photos of his ex-wife Talulah Riley, and another photo of Pope Francis and four of Musk's children.

July 1, 2022

United Nations 'has no power,' Pope Francis says

Pope Francis, in a Spanish-language interview with Argentina's national news agency, dismissed the United Nations as "powerless" to affect meaningful change or preserve peace.

June 30, 2022

Pope Francis calls Russia's invasion of Ukraine a 'cruel and senseless war of aggression'

Pope Francis called Russia's invasion of Ukraine a "cruel and senseless war of aggression" that is pitting Christians against each other on Thursday.

June 30, 2022

Pope says society does not 'know how to live' with the rising proportion of elderly citizens

Pope Francis announced his prayer intention for July will be for the sake of the elderly, citing July 24's World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly as inspiration.

June 29, 2022

Pelosi receives Communion in Vatican despite abortion stance

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was seen receiving Communion along with other congregants during a papal mass in St. Peter's Basilica, despite her support for abortion rights.