Pope Francis on Thursday stepped up his recent criticism of Israel's military campaign in Gaza, calling the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian enclave "very serious and shameful". In a yearly address to diplomats delivered on his behalf by an aide,

Pope Francis renewed his calls for peace on Sunday during the Angelus prayer. Speaking to the thousands of faithful gathered in St Peter's Square, he asked them to pray for those affected by conflicts in Ukraine,

The Pope has accepted an invitation to visit Ukraine, but the date is not yet known.The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC), Sviatoslav

Pope Francis is considering a 2025 visit to Ukraine, but the Vatican has not confirmed a papal visit to the war-hit nation

Archbishop Shevchuk has long advocated for a papal visit to Ukraine. Media reports about Pope Francis potentially visiting Ukraine have raised hopes the Holy Father could accept an invitation to visit the war-torn country in 2025.

In a rare interview, Pope Francis answers questions on global conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, migrants in the U.S., sexual abuse in the church, and more during a conversation with.

The pope, who turned 88 Dec. 17, mostly uses a wheelchair and presides over rather than concelebrates most public liturgies. Still, this year he had the longest trip of his papacy and opened the Holy Year 2025 on Dec.

In a rare conversation with Norah O'Donnell, Pope Francis talked about Catholics in Gaza and the legacy he hopes to leave in the Catholic Church.

Media reports about Pope Francis potentially visiting Ukraine have raised hopes the Holy Father could accept an invitation to visit the war-torn country in 2025. According to a report by Ukrainska ...

"Enough of attacking civilians," said Pope Francis on Sunday during a meeting with the faithful at the Angelus prayer in Vatican City. He appealed to the international community to take decisive actions to ensure that humanitarian law is respected in conflict-affected areas.

The global news landscape is shifting with new developments. French President Macron urges Ukraine to adopt a realistic stance in territorial issues with Russia. Pope Francis appoints Sister Simona Brambilla to a major Vatican position.

Pope Francis has reiterated his call for peace, urging warring nations to end attacks on civilians. “No more striking civilians! No more striking schools or hospitals! No more striking workplaces!” Francis said in an address after the Sunday Angelus on Jan. 5 in St. Peter's Square, VaticanNews reported.