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Pope rejects conflict with 'ultraconservative' Catholics in new interview
In his most recently-published interview, Pope Francis expressed his dislike of conflict with so-called “ultra conservative” Catholics, but added that... Read more
Full text: Pope Francis' in-flight press conference from Armenia
During his flight from Armenia to Rome on Sunday, Pope Francis gave a press conference to the assembled journalists aboard... Read more
Pope Francis says Church must accompany gays, not discriminate
In a wide-ranging inflight press conference on his way back from Armenia on Sunday, Pope Francis responded to a question... Read more
You have the right to practice your faith, Pope Francis says in new interview
In a new interview focused heavily on migration and dialogue with Islam, Pope Francis touched on growing concerns surrounding the... Read more
Pope: Media missed the real family crisis in covering Communion, remarriage
Pope Francis has said that the family is in crisis, and that is a much bigger issue than Communion for... Read more
Full Text of Pope Francis' in-flight interview from Lesbos to Rome
Pope Francis on Saturday spoke with journalists about his visit with refugees at Lesbos and about the family crisis. Read more
Full text of Pope Francis' in-flight interview from Mexico to Rome
In his hour-long inflight news conference on his way from Juarez to Rome, Pope Francis touched on a wide range... Read more
UPDATED: If Trump only builds walls he's not Christian, Pope Francis says
During his inflight news conference en route from Juarez to Rome, Pope Francis responded to recent criticism from Republican U.S.... Read more
We're wounded – that’s why we need mercy, Pope Francis says
In his new book on mercy Pope Francis offers extensive reflections on the topic that has shaped much of his... Read more
Do aliens exist? Pope Francis tackles this (and other things) in new interview
Pope Francis discussed in a new interview topics ranging from his reasons for canonizing the parents of St. Therese of... Read more
For Pope Francis, religious fundamentalism diverts us from the true God
Religious fundamentalism keeps God at a distance, and keeps believers from building bridges with others, Pope Francis reflected on Sunday... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis' in-flight interview from Paraguay to Rome
In the course of his 64 minute in-flight press conference while en route to Rome, Pope Francis answered questions ranging... Read more
What does Pope Francis miss most? Walking in the streets, eating pizza at restaurants
In a recent interview with an Argentine newspaper, Pope Francis said he misses the “tranquillity of walking in the streets”... Read more
Pope Francis talks ISIS, jokes about being a 'coward' when it comes to physical pain
Pope Francis gave a recent interview with an Argentinian shanty town's community paper, where he touched on how he feels... Read more
