Hope was six years in the making and one of the publishing world’s best-kept secrets. Originally, Pope Francis had intended ... even very difficult moments.” NYTIMES Join ST's Telegram ...

Of course, in moments of stress ... In October of this past year, Pope Francis added his voice to this chorus of encouragement inviting people not to lose heart. The Holy Father issued an ...

This book is at its best when the Pope ... who most fiercely criticise Pope Francis for his ambiguities, and who are most suspicious of his pastorally relaxed moments, are dismantling the ...

This book is at its best when the Pope speaks directly from his first ... There have, too, been moments where an unscripted and apparently casual comment from Francis has suggested some very ...

I am doing my best to enjoy the ride.” On playing Cardinal Benitez (of Kabul), he said, “Cardinal Benitez is a mix of San Francis of Assisi, and Saint Ignatius of Loyola; he is a deeply ...

Making the effort to use his own voice at the end of the audience, the pope earnestly pleaded with Catholics to “do our best” ...

Pope Francis reiterated his desire for “full unity” with other Christian confessions when he received in audience young priests and monks of the Oriental Orthodox churches. Oriental Orthodox ...

a place he often goes to pray before big moments. "The Vatican is the home of my last service, not my eternal home," Francis writes. The pope doesn't want a fancy funeral, either. In fact ...

Pope Francis fell Thursday and hurt his right arm, the Vatican said, just weeks after another apparent fall resulted in a bad bruise on his chin. Francis didn’t break his arm, but a sling was ...

Pope Francis shared his prayers and extended "cordial greetings" to President-elect Trump ahead of his inaugural ceremony Monday morning. "I ask God to guide your efforts in promoting peace and ...

You can get in touch with Michael by emailing [email protected]. Languages: English. Pope Francis has sustained an arm injury following a fall, the Vatican announced, just weeks after another ...