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14:51 Taiwan president will not attend Pope Francis’s funeral

Taiwan to send former vice-president despite Vatican being one of country’s few diplomatic allies

14:49 Barriers at the basilica: the logistical challenges of Pope Francis’s funeral

Defence and security mechanisms are being across Rome as authorities expect crowds of up to 200,000 people

12:26 What did Pope Francis think of JD Vance? His view was more than clear | Jan-Werner Mueller

Francis was as outspoken as could be without naming names, when he criticized Vance in his February letter to US bishops

11:22 The global south has lost its pope. The world has lost its conscience | Nathalie Tocci

He was no liberal, but Francis embodied a spirit of international solidarity that is in alarmingly short supply, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci

09:01 Cardinals gathered at Vatican choose Saturday for Pope Francis' funeral

Pope Francis' final will states that he will be buried at St. Mary Major basilica, outside the Vatican and home to his favourite icon of the Virgin Mary. View on euronews

08:24 Pope Francis’s body to be moved to St Peter’s Basilica to lie in state ahead of funeral – live

Francis will lie in state for three days to allow Catholic faithful to pay their final respects

07:38 ‘His time as pope was a gift we needed’ – world pays tribute to Francis

Pontiff’s compassion, dedication and humility earned him followers from beyond the Catholic church

07:38 Pilgrims begin to gather as Pope Francis set to lie in state at St Peter’s Basilica

Italy preparing for major security operation ahead of funeral on Saturday which is expected to bring a host of world leaders including Donald Trump

20:28 The pope’s last sacrifice in a lifetime of sacrifice: granting an audience to JD Vance | John Crace

Imagine spending your remaining hours on Earth with the US vice-president – or, as Queen Elizabeth did, with Liz Truss

19:41 ‘A bloke called Kevin from Dublin’: Irish-American cardinal who will run the papal conclave

Kevin Farrell rose through the ecclesiastical ranks to be made camerlengo by Pope Francis whose death thrust him into the global spotlight

18:13 Look to his stand on Gaza: Pope Francis gave us moral leadership in amoral times | Owen Jones

With his outspokenness about Israel’s outrages, the late pope showed up the hypocrisy of the media and politicians, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

22/04 Pope Francis, the funeral will be held on Saturday at 10 am. The body in San Pietro Wednesday

According to the rules approved by the Holy Father last year, the funeral and the burial must take place between Friday and Sunday. Wednesday will be transferred from Santa Marta to San Pietro. Saturday, after the funeral, will be buried in Santa Maria Maggiore View on Euronews

22/04 ‘He felt our pain’: Catholic church in Gaza grieves Pope Francis’s death

Pope made nightly phone calls to the Holy Family Catholic church from the start of the war in October 2023

22/04 Latin America's Communists Try to Claim 'Dear Friend' Pope Francis as Their Own

The Marxist leaders of Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Colombia all offered statements honoring the legacy of the late Pope Francis.

22/04 'Death Is Not The End' -- Pope Francis' Final Thoughts on the Afterlife

The Vatican on Tuesday published the final thoughts of the late Pope Francis on the afterlife, in an essay he wrote in February.

22/04 Child sexual abuse scandal cast long shadow over Pope Francis’s papacy

Issue threatened to derail Francis’s papacy and dominated his trips abroad

22/04 The funeral of Pope Francis will be held next Saturday

The Vatican officially announced that the funeral ceremony of Pope Francis will be held on Saturday (4/26/2025) at 10:00 local time.

22/04 What JD Vance said to Pope Francis in meeting hours before his death

The Pope was critical of the Trump administration's cuts to international aid and tough stance on immigration.

22/04 Vatican power struggle: will an ‘anti-Francis’ pope emerge from conclave?

Of 135 cardinals eligible to take part in choosing successor, late pontiff appointed about 110 including conservatives

22/04 Experts talk realism of Conclave movie: ‘Gets a lot of the details right’

After the death of Pope Francis, experts weigh in on how much the real-life papal election will mirror the hit Oscar-winning movie

22/04 Pope Francis died of a stroke and irreversible heart failure, Vatican says: Updates

The pope's death comes one day after Francis, 88, greeted Easter Sunday crowds in his popemobile. He had battled a respiratory infection for weeks.

22/04 Pope Francis: cardinals to meet in Rome to set date for funeral – live

Pope Francis, the head of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics, died at his home in the Vatican on Monday aged 88 after suffering a stroke

22/04 ‘He listened to everyone’: Buenos Aires remembers pope as voice for the poor

Locals hail pontiff’s work in city’s poorest neighbourhoods – but express sadness that he never came back as pope

22/04 Pope Francis hailed as ‘unflinching global champion’ on climate crisis

Officials and campaigners from around world pay tribute to pontiff who put environment at heart of his papacy

22/04 Cardinals to meet in Rome in preparation for funeral of Pope Francis

Funeral should be held between the fourth and sixth days after the pope’s death, with heads of state and royalty expected to attend

22/04 ‘The people’s pope’: what the papers say about the death of Pope Francis

Pope Francis, an outsider Jesuit pontiff from Argentina, is being mourned across the globe – here is the front-page reaction in Britain

22/04 When the pope met the president: Francis' meetings with Obama, Biden and Trump

Pope Francis met three American presidents – Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden – even though he didn't always agree with their policies.

22/04 ‘A signal of simplicity’: Pope Francis’s funeral will be his final humble gesture

One of pontiff’s last acts was to simplify papal rites, stripping away elaborate rituals and scaling back procession

22/04 How Pope Francis changed the Catholic church, and what happens next – podcast

Just hours after wishing the world a happy Easter, the 267th head of the Roman Catholic church passed away. What was his legacy and who will take his place? Catherine Pepinster reports

22/04 ‘He left an indelible impression’: Catholics across Asia-Pacific mourn the Pope

From Timor-Leste to PNG and the Philippines, millions of Catholics are marking the death of Pope Francis

22/04 Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell? Former Dallas bishop to usher in conclave as camerlengo

The former bishop of Dallas has assumed the role of the acting head of the Catholic Church following the death of Pope Francis.

22/04 Catholics Around the World Say Goodbye to Pope Francis

Catholic faithful around the world paid homage to Pope Francis immediately upon the Vatican announcing his passing on Monday morning.

22/04 Pope Francis’ approach did not win him friends within the church bureaucracy. But he lit the path for us all | Francis Sullivan

While his legacy in confronting the sex abuse scandal is still incomplete, Francis demonstrated that change is possible and mercy can be real

21/04 Francis Critics, Conservatives Among the Top Candidates to Be Next Pope

In the wake of Pope Francis' passing on Easter Monday, the Catholic Church will begin the process of selecting the next Bishop of Rome.

21/04 Pope Francis died from a stroke followed by heart failure, Vatican says

Pontiff had requested simple burial ‘without particular decoration’ at Rome church rather than beneath St Peter’s

21/04 Who is Carlo Acutis, the computer prodigy who died at 15 and is to be first millennial saint?

Pope Francis has attributed two miracles to the London-born teenager, who built websites for church and died of leukaemia

21/04 ‘He was humble and close to the people’: Catholics pay respects to Pope Francis

Worshippers gathered in Rome for the Easter weekend reflect on legacy of pontiff who pushed the limits

21/04 The Guardian view on Pope Francis: an outsider who was a force for good in the world | Editorial

Editorial: The Argentine pontiff was a vital progressive influence on issues such as migration, and fought for a more merciful, less rigid Catholic church

21/04 Trump: U.S. Flags to Fly Half-Staff to Honor Pope Francis After Passing

President Donald Trump has ordered all U.S. flags on government and military properties to fly at half-staff in memory of Pope Francis.

21/04 Who Takes Over When Pope Dies? Catholic Church Hierarchy Explained

A new pope will be selected to lead the Catholic Church following the death of Pope Francis.

21/04 Pope Francis promoted women to unprecedented heights of power in the church

Women now hold several high-level administrative roles in the Catholic church but not everyone is on board.

21/04 Who will be the next pope? Some potential candidates to succeed Francis

A ‘continuity’ pick, the possible first Asian pope or first black pontiff in centuries are among likely contenders

21/04 'A Beacon of Compassion': World Leaders Honor Pope Francis

Heads of state and religious leaders around the world offered messages honoring Pope Francis following the announcement of his passing.

21/04 What do people want from the next pope? American Catholics are divided

Cardinals will soon gather to decide who is best equipped to solve the challenges facing the Catholic Church.

21/04 JD Vance among last visitors to Pope Francis after series of public fallouts

The US vice-president’s brief audience with the late pontiff came despite deep disagreements in recent months

21/04 World reacts to the death of Pope Francis

Pope Francis is remembered by world leaders as a "man of deep faith" who had a "tireless commitment to the weakest." DW has gathered reactions to the death of the pontiff.

21/04 Christians celebrate Easter Sunday across major European cities

Events were held across many European capitals to mark the Christian Easter holiday, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion. View on euronews

21/04 Pope Francis obituary

Leader of the Catholic church who pushed for social and economic justice, and an urgent response to the climate crisis

21/04 What next? Vatican without a pope

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday. He died at the age of 88 because of a protracted disease.

21/04 'He Returned to the House of the Father': Europe Lauds Pope Francis

In Paris, the bells of the recently restored Notre Dame rung out and football matches across Italy are cancelled in mourning. 

21/04 Political and religious leaders around the world pay tribute to Pope Francis

Pontiff remembered for defence of the vulnerable, and commitment to peace, social justice and the environment

21/04 Francis − a pope who cared deeply for the poor and opened up the Catholic Church

A scholar of global Catholicism writes how Francis has opened the church to the outside world in ways no pope had done before.

21/04 Catholics across the US mourn Pope Francis' death: 'loving pastor, challenging teacher'

Catholics across the country began reflecting on loss and legacy of Pope Francis. Many celebrated his humility and concern for the poor.

21/04 Religious leaders mourn Pope Francis death, a champion of interfaith solidarity

Pope Francis, 88, was remembered for fostering solidarity among Catholics, people of other faiths including Jews and Muslims, and even atheists.

21/04 I’m delighted to see gen Z men in the UK flocking back to church – I just hope it’s for the right reasons | Jessica White

Community, self-worth, activism: these things have boosted attendances. But so has online radicalisation – and we can’t ignore that, says writer Jessica White

21/04 Pope Francis brought an outsider’s eye to the papacy – with a focus on justice, ecology and humanity | Catherine Pepinster

He will be remembered as one of the great communicators of Christian faith – but healing the church’s divisions was beyond him, says former Tablet editor Catherine Pepinster

21/04 Conclave: the Vatican’s secret process for choosing a new pope

Cardinals will soon gather under Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling to elect Francis’s successor

21/04 Pope Francis: tributes paid after head of Catholic church dies aged 88 – latest updates

Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who was revered by millions of Catholics around the world, has died after a respiratory illness

21/04 Pope Francis: share your tributes and memories

Whether you met him, or appreciated his work as a religious leader, we would like to hear your memories of Pope Francis

21/04 Pope Francis: outsider whose reforming mission made him an ally of progressives

The pontiff took on church traditionalists and rightwing populism, making powerful enemies on the way

21/04 Pope Francis, groundbreaking Jesuit pontiff, dies aged 88

Death of 267th head of Catholic church triggers period of global mourning and Vatican conclave of cardinals to elect successor

21/04 Pope Francis tried to change the Catholic Church for women, with mixed success

Pope Francis is being remembered as a pastoral leader – and in some ways, his treatment of women in the Catholic Church was unprecedented. But he could have done more.

21/04 Pope Francis has died, aged 88. These were his greatest reforms – and controversies

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, just a day after greeting crowds at St Peter’s Square. From the very start of his papacy, he was determined to do things differently.

21/04 Pope Francis dies: an unconventional pontiff who sought to modernise Catholicism

His attempts at modernisation won him fans and made him enemies.

21/04 Pope Francis, the first pontiff from the Americas, dies at 88

"Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis," Cardinal Farrell said Monday in a video address.

20/04 Christian Revival: Record Number of Adults Baptized in France on Easter

A record number of adults in France are expected to be baptized across the country on Easter, as more young people join the Catholic Church.

20/04 Folk dancing and dyed eggs as Bulgaria's Ruse celebrates Easter

In Bulgaria, both Orthodox and Catholic Christians celebrate Easter, with the latter usually coming a few days before. Every so often, such as this year, the two take place on the same day. #EuropeNews

20/04 JD Vance granted lightning audience with Pope Francis in Vatican

US vice-president spends few minutes with pontiff whom he has publicly disagreed with over migration

20/04 Pope makes brief appearance at Easter Sunday mass in St Peter’s Square

Pope Francis also held short meeting with JD Vance, US vice-president, as pontiff recovers from severe bout of pneumonia

19/04 JD Vance had ‘exchange of opinions’ with senior cardinal, Vatican says

US vice-president, who is a Catholic convert, discusses immigration and international wars with secretary of state

18/04 Catholic Processions Mark Good Friday Throughout Latin America

Catholics across Latin America are observing this year's Good Friday by participating in numerous processions and activities.

18/04 Socialism: Nicolás Maduro Offers Impoverished Venezuelans $4 Holy Week 'Stipend'

Venezuela’s socialist regime is distributing a stipend worth about $4 to celebrate this year's Holy Week, local outlets reported Thursday.

18/04 Survivor of notorious New Orleans child sex abuser priest speaks out for first time

Neil Duhon blames archdiocese for allowing his rapist to prey on children throughout his career

18/04 Report: More Young Americans Finding a Home in Catholicism

A new report suggests the internet, reverence of the Holy Mass, and other factors have been driving young Americans toward Catholicism. 

18/04 What is Good Friday? What to know about holy day observed by Christians worldwide

Two days before Easter, Christians worldwide will observe Good Friday, one of the most somber days of the religion's year. Here's what to know.

17/04 ‘A maverick’: pope defies doctors’ orders with another surprise public outing

Dressed down pontiff visits St Peter’s Basilica, and is expected to appear at Easter Sunday mass

17/04 Cruel legacy of Ireland’s mother and baby homes | Letters

Letters: Readers share their own family experiences of life in Ireland, in response to an article by Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett ee

16/04 When does Lent end? 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving concludes this week

The 2025 Lent season began on Wednesday, March 5 and ends on Thursday, April 17.

15/04 Venezuela’s ‘Super Mustache’ Cartoon Tells Christians to Celebrate Holy Week by 'Building Socialism'

Venezuela used "Super Mustache," dictator Nicolás Maduro's superhero alter ego, to urge Christians to "build socialism" during Holy Week.

14/04 Vatican puts ‘God’s architect’ Antoni Gaudí on path to sainthood

Pope Francis recognises the ‘heroic virtues’ of the creator of Barcelona’s Sagrada Família basilica in first step of process

14/04 '71 years by the weak' French Bishop Dubong Bishop Funeral Mass dedication

Asia Today Hwang's reporter = The funeral Mass of Bishop Dubong Lenado (France Rena Du Fong), a former French native of France for 71 years immediately after the Korean War, was dedicated to the Mokseong -dong Cathedral of Andong Diocese in Andong -si, Gyeongbuk.

14/04 ‘I became like a slave’: why 43 women are suing the secretive Opus Dei Catholic group in Argentina

Lured by promises of an education but allegedly trapped in servitude and self-mortification, the former members are suing the ultra-conservative organisation over their ‘exploitation and abuse’

13/04 Ireland’s mother-and-baby homes are a stain on the Catholic church - but this latest refusal to atone is a new low | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The reluctance of religious organisations to offer recompense for the lives ruined fits a pattern of denial and evasion, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

13/04 Pope Opens Holy Week With In-Person Greeting in St. Peter's Square

A convalescing Pope Francis greeted the crowd in St. Peter's Square, wishing over 20,000 faithful a "Good Palm Sunday, a good Holy Week,".

10/04 Jesus Christ, superstar: how the Messiah became TV and box-office gold

Faith-based entertainment is booming, thanks to a ready-made audience and the backing of the American right. The TV series The Chosen, with Jonathan Roumie playing Christ, claims to have reached more than a quarter of a billion viewers. And this is just the tip of the iceberg …

10/04 King Charles and Queen Camilla pay recovering Pope Francis surprise visit

British royals wish pontiff well in recovery from pneumonia during their state visit to Italy

05/04 Former Washington archbishop Theodore McCarrick, defrocked over abuse allegations, dies aged 94

Most senior American prelate in Catholic church to face accusations of sexual abuse died in state of Missouri

01/04 ‘It’s a tradition’: outrage in Venezuela as US deports makeup artist for religious tattoos

Andry José Hernández Romero sent to an El Salvador prison after claim ‘crown’ tattoos proved he was a gang member

01/04 Venezuela will have its first female saint after approval from Pope Francis

María Carmen Rendiles is set to become Venezuela’s first female saint. Pope Francis paved the way after authorizing a decree regarding a miracle attributed to Rendiles, founder of the Congregation of the Handmaids of Jesus.

30/03 An American federal court considers a lawsuit against an Iraqi cleric

Alsumaria News-Anti-American Court considers a lawsuit against the head of the Archbishop of the Chaldean Catholic Church in Iraq, Bashar Warda, which was filed by a dual-national American woman, accusing him of having personal, political and commercial relations with an Iraqi mafia or Iraqi businessmen accusing them of being fraught with, while the priest Warda denies these accusations that he de

29/03 Pope Francis Showing 'Surprising Improvement', Says Doctor

Pope Francis has shown "a truly surprising improvement" after a life-threatening bout with double pneumonia, his doctor has said.

23/03 Pope Francis Arrives Home at Vatican After 5-Week Hospital Stay

Pope Francis returned home to the Vatican from the hospital on Sunday after surviving a five-week, life-threatening bout of pneumonia.

23/03 Pope Francis greets crowds in Rome before discharge from hospital

Pontiff says he has ‘had the opportunity to experience the Lord’s patience’ and pays tribute to ‘tireless care’ of medics

22/03 Kansas City Archbishop Sues Satanists for Alleged Theft of Holy Eucharist

Kansas City Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann recently filed a lawsuit against a satanic group for allegedly stealing a Holy Eucharist.

22/03 Pope Francis to make first public appearance since being admitted to hospital

Vatican says pontiff will come to the window of his room on Sunday to offer a greeting and blessing

17/03 The Guardian view on Pope Francis: protecting a progressive legacy | Editorial

Editorial: The pontiff is off the critical list and stable. But his achievements will need to be safeguarded in an inevitable power struggle to come

17/03 Vatican Releases First Photo of Pope Francis Since Extended Hospital Stay

The Vatican released a photo of Pope Francis on Sunday after celebrating Mass, taken from an angle that mostly obscures his face.

16/03 The Vatican shares the first photo of the Pope after a month of hospitalization

The clinical conditions of Pope Francis, admitted for 31 days, remain stable and gradually continue his improvement, the Pope sends an audio message from the hospital: "I appreciate the prayers from the heart" The Vatican has shared this afternoon the first image of the Pope after a month hospitalized. In the photo, which has been disseminated through an X message, Francisco appears sitting in a w

16/03 Pope seen praying at hospital chapel in photo released by Vatican

Francis pictured for first time since he was admitted to hospital more than a month ago with pneumonia

11/03 This story isn’t about the priest who abused me. It’s about my mother

She was a master archivist of lies, enabling my stepfather’s crimes against me and my siblings. Despite everything, I needed to believe she loved me

11/03 Pope Francis no longer in immediate danger, Vatican says

Latest medical update for 88-year-old pontiff said he was responding well to treatment in hospital

09/03 Pope thanks those who care for the sick as he continues to recover in hospital

Francis pays tribute to ‘miracle of tenderness’ after doctors report slight improvement in his condition

09/03 Pope Francis Showing 'Gradual, Slight Improvement'

Pope Francis continued his recovery from double pneumonia Sunday after doctors reported some positive news.

07/03 Francis − a pope who has cared deeply for the poor and opened up the Catholic Church

A scholar of global Catholicism writes how Francis has opened the church to the outside world in ways no pope had done before.

07/03 Pope shares audio message from hospital thanking well-wishers

Pontiff nearing three weeks in hospital in Rome after being admitted with respiratory problems

05/03 Cardinal reads pope’s Ash Wednesday homily meditating on ‘tragedy of death’

Pontiff, 88, remains stable and received communion in hospital as Catholics marked beginning of Lent

05/03 Ash Wednesday 2025: List of Foods Safe for Catholics To Eat During Lent

Catholics observe Lent through fasting and abstinence, avoiding meat on specific days. These are some of the permitted foods.

04/03 Pope Francis has had a stable day with no more respiratory crises, Vatican says

Pontiff, 88, is receiving high-flow oxygen and his breathing will be aided overnight by a non-invasive ventilator

04/03 Watch Mardi Gras 2025 livestream: See celebrations throughout New Orleans

Watch live as Mardi Gras celebrations take place throughout New Orleans on Tuesday, March 4, otherwise known as Fat Tuesday.

04/03 Mardi Gras 2025: Parade schedule, routes, what to know about the celebration

Here's what you need to know about the New Orleans parade schedule and routes on Fat Tuesday this year.

03/03 Pope Francis suffers two episodes of ‘acute respiratory insufficiency’

Pope has been in Rome’s Gemelli hospital for more than two weeks with pneumonia

02/03 'Who am I to judge?' With five words, Pope Francis set new tone for Catholic Church

Pope Francis' approach to LGBTQ issues marked a major, if mixed, shift in tone for the Catholic Church -- from scorn to tolerance and acceptance.

02/03 ‘She has this power’: nun’s crucifix links Michelangelo to Velázquez

Exclusive: Bronze cast of Christ connected to Florentine artist to be sold alongside Spanish masterpiece

01/03 Pope Francis remains in stable condition, a day after respiratory crisis

Pontiff, 88, spends long periods off noninvasive ventilation, showing improving lung function as he battles pneumonia

01/03 Pope Francis spends peaceful night after breathing crisis, Vatican says

Doctors caring for pontiff, 88, are assessing how Friday’s incident will affect his condition, says official

28/02 JD Vance Responds to Pope's Criticisms at Catholic Prayer Breakfast

JD Vance responded to Pope Francis’s critiques of the Trump administration's immigration policy at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast.

28/02 Pope Francis suffers ‘breathing crisis’ making condition suddenly worse

Vatican says pontiff was given non-invasive mechanical ventilation, to which he responded well and remains alert

28/02 When does Lent begin? What to know about the 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving

This year, Lent begins on Wednesday, March 5 and ends on Thursday, April 17.

28/02 Pope Francis Health: Vatican Issues Thursday Morning Update

Despite his hospitalization, the pope has maintained a degree of governance and authorized the appointment of four new bishops.

26/02 Pope shows ‘slight improvement’ in health before 13th night in hospital

Vatican says Francis’s scan ‘shows normal evolution’ of lung inflammation and kidney problem has ‘resolved’

25/02 Pope Francis in critical condition for fourth day running, but stable, Vatican says

Pope Francis remains in critical condition for a fourth day but is stable and has not had any further respiratory crises, the Vatican said on Tuesday.

25/02 Pope Francis ‘slept well’ through night but remains in critical condition

Some laboratory tests said to have shown ‘slight improvement’ and pontiff reported to be in good humour

24/02 England's only ever pope - and the reason Britain hasn't got one since

England's only pope, Adrian IV, rose from humble beginnings to the papal throne, but no Briton has followed since.

24/02 Pope Francis battling mild kidney failure but eating and resting well, say doctors

Pontiff, 88, was awake and in good humour, say Vatican sources, after being admitted to hospital with pneumonia

23/02 Pope Roman in critical condition

The Vatican reported that the state of pontiff had deteriorated, he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis.

22/02 Pope Francis now in a critical condition after respiratory crisis, Vatican says

The pontiff is in hospital for a complex lung infection and has been been given high flows of oxygen and blood transfusions

22/02 Where have all the sisters gone? US Catholic school nuns dwindling in numbers

In the 1960s, most Catholic school teachers were members of religious orders. Now, many schools have one or two, or no nuns at all.

21/02 Pope Francis ‘not yet out of danger’ and to stay in hospital for another week

Chronic illness remains but pontiff, 88, is stable and in good humour, doctor says

19/02 Vatican Issues Pope Francis Health Update

"Let's all say a prayer for Pope Francis, who appears to have some serious health issues," said Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday.

18/02 Pope Francis has double pneumonia on top of earlier respiratory tract infection

Pontiff, 88, already in hospital when latest diagnosis made, as Vatican confirms medical situation is ‘complex’

18/02 Vatican cancels Pope Francis’s weekend events owing to illness

Pontiff, 88, is suffering from respiratory infection and has been in hospital since Friday

18/02 Pope Francis begins tying up loose ends as health worsens in Vatican hospital

Pope Francis was admitted to a respiratory ward in Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Friday and his health has deteriorated in recent days

17/02 Pope Francis remains hospitalized. Here's what to know about the 88-year-old leader

Pope Francis has been known for his down-to-earth leadership, support of marginalized communities and interreligious dialogue.

17/02 Pope Francis to stay in hospital because of ‘complex clinical picture’

Vatican statement says pontiff, 88, is being treated for a polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract

16/02 A Jesuit-led effort for descendants of its former slaves seeks to atone for 'sinful' past

An alliance of Jesuits and descendants of those the order once enslaved aims to achieve restorative justice by modeling terms of an 1838 slave sale.

14/02 Italian ‘mystic’ may face trial after DNA match with blood on Virgin Mary statue

Allegations of fraud against Gisella Cardia, who drew pilgrims by claiming statue wept tears of blood

14/02 Pope Francis cancels events after being admitted to hospital

Pontiff to receive treatment for bronchitis after having difficulty breathing during meeting

12/02 Planning your big day this Valentine's Day? Here are the best cities for your wedding

WalletHub assessed 180 cities to see where is the best and cheapest place to get married. Orlando and Las Vegas ranked highest for weddings.

11/02 ‘Major crisis’: Pope Francis rebukes Trump mass deportation efforts

Pope criticizes other anti-immigration policies and urges people not to feed into administration’s harmful narratives

06/02 Evangelical Christians have mixed views on immigration, survey finds

Latest survey shows evangelical Christians have mixed views on migrants, support pathways to citizenship

05/02 New Orleans clergy abuse: Lawyer says claims that Saints emails protected by court order have no basis

Saints attorney maintains disclosure of messages showing team execs’ aid in softening media coverage was ‘violation’

02/02 Poland begins construction begins of record-breaking high Virgin Mary statue

In the village of Konotopa, near Toruń, the construction has begun of a Virgin Mary statue that will measure more than 55-metres in height making it taller when finished than the Brazilian statue of Jesus in Rio de Janeiro. View on euronews

02/02 Construction begins of record breaking Virgin Mary statue in Poland

In the village of Konotopa, near Toruń, the construction has begun of a Virgin Mary statue that will measure more than 55-metres in height making it taller when finished than the Brazilian statue of Jesus in Rio de Janeiro.

26/01 The Catholic Church is ready for a common date for Easter

This year Easter will be celebrated in one day for Gregorian and Julian calendars - April 20.

20/01 Pope dissolves Peru-based Catholic movement after Vatican investigation

Report uncovered ‘sadistic’ sect-like abuses of power at Sodalitium of Christian Life

20/01 For the first time in history, a woman will become the governor of the Vatican

Italian nun Raffaella Petrini will become the president of the governorate of the Vatican city-state.

19/01 Hope: The Autobiography by Pope Francis review – the gospel according to…

The first ever memoir by a living pope reveals a warm, emotionally intelligent man who loves football and ‘cutting-edge’ cinema – but skates over the more controversial parts of his career

17/01 Blessings for dogs? Bring them to Mexico City's cathedral and St. Anthony will do the rest

Behaving at their best, a dozen dogs attended Mass at Mexico City’s cathedral, waiting for their turn to de doused with holy water.

17/01 Prohibition turns 105: A brief history of the unpopular dry spell in American history

Jan. 17 marks the 105th anniversary of America's ban on alcohol. Here's what you need to know about the failed attempt and it's consequences.

17/01 Out of the Ashes: Altadena Stitches Itself Back Together After Eaton Fire

The city of Pasadena and its northern neighbor, Altadena, have slowly begun the long and brutal recovery process following the Eaton Fire.

17/01 Rome's Jubilee is expected to attract 32 million people. Here's why — and how to avoid the crowds

Jubilees are typically celebrated every 25 years in the Catholic Church. Here's why, including tips on where to stay, what to eat and how to avoid the crowds.

15/01 Formerly Jailed Nicaraguan Bishop Speaks a Year Later: ‘Faith and Hope Work Miracles’

Monsignor Rolando Álvarez, a formerly imprisoned Nicaraguan bishop, said that he believed “our peace is the will of the Lord."

14/01 Hope by Pope Francis review – the first memoir by a living pontiff

A historic papal autobiography offers unique insights into the challenges faced by the leader of the Catholic church, but skates over scandals

14/01 Pope Francis inherited box of documents from predecessor relating to scandals

Francis recalls receiving a ‘large white box’ related to ‘difficult and painful situations’ in his autobiography, Hope

13/01 Pope’s pick for Washington archbishop sets stage for conflict with Trump, experts say

Appointment of progressive Robert McElroy comes as rightwing Catholics wield significant influence in US capital

12/01 Northern Irish nun killed in Ecuador earthquake takes step towards sainthood

Beatification ceremony for Clare Crockett, former party girl from Derry, draws more than 100 people to Madrid

10/01 Gay men can train as Catholic priests but must observe celibacy

Move marks shift in view but sexually active gay men will not be admitted to seminaries or any other holy orders

06/01 Pope Francis names progressive-leaning cardinal to lead Washington archdiocese

Pope Francis taps one of most outspoken and progressive-leaning U.S. Catholic leaders to Washington, D.C. ahead of Trump term, immigration battle.

06/01 Freiburg: Choirboys revolt against Archbishop Burger

The cathedral choir boys and their parents in Freiburg go on a singers' strike against Archbishop Stefan Burger after choir director Böhmann was fired.

06/01 My friend was a gay C of E minister – she was betrayed by the church’s hypocrisy | Helen Berry

At Katie’s funeral, I felt sadness but also anger. She devoted her life to the church, but her family was still, somehow, seen as unworthy, says Helen Berry, an author and former lay minister

05/01 Megyn Kelly Blasts Golden Globes Front-Runner 'Conclave' as 'Most Disgusting Anti-Catholic Film I Have Seen in a Long Time'

The awards-bait movie "Conclave" just received a big thumbs-down from Megyn Kelly, who called it "the most disgusting anti-Catholic film I have seen in a long time."

05/01 Vatican Spies by Yvonnick Denoël review – a head-spinning history of saints and sinners

A no-holds-barred account of the Vatican’s covert operations – from escape routes for Nazi war criminals to money laundering for the mafia – is revelatory but sometimes too dense for its own good

02/01 Notre Dame Invites Fans to 'Join Us In Prayer' After New Orleans Terror Attack

The University of Notre Dame is inviting fans who are in New Orleans to attend the Sugar Bowl to join together in prayer for the victims.

30/12 Catholic priest in Belarus sentenced to 11 years as crackdown tightens

'The harsh sentence is intended to intimidate and silence hundreds of other priests ahead of January's presidential election,' human rights activist Pavel Sapelka said.

29/12 Why Jesus did not come to Latin America and what were the technological limitations of the time

Many of the reasons that prevented a trip to this part of the world were the few possibilities of communication.

28/12 Don’t give in to pessimism, says Pope Francis in BBC Thought for the Day

Hope and kindness ‘touch the very heart of gospel’ and show people how to behave amid war and social injustice

26/12 Uproar in Freiburg: Archbishop stops livestream during Christmas mass

Hundreds of Catholics protest against the dismissal of the cathedral bandmaster Boris Böhmann, whereupon the archbishop cancels the livestream of the Christmas mass.

26/12 Pope Francis opens ‘holy door’ at one of largest prisons in Italy

The pontiff opened the door at the Rebibbia prison to show ‘hope does not disappoint’

25/12 Pope Francis urges world to ‘silence sound of arms’ in Christmas speech

Pontiff calls for peace in Ukraine and Sudan and expresses concern over ‘extremely grave’ situation in Gaza

25/12 Freiburg: Uprising against archbishop – churchgoers cause scandal

Zoff on Christmas Eve. Hundreds of Catholics caused a scandal at Christmas mass in Freiburg. It's about the bishop and his bandmaster.

24/12 Pope launches jubilee year expected to bring millions of visitors to Rome

The Eternal City has been given a facelift in preparation for the event, with monuments cleaned up and roads redesigned to improve the flow of traffic

23/12 The Guardian view on the tenacity of hope: a necessary virtue in troubled times | Editorial

Editorial: At a moment of the year associated with renewal and new birth, reflection on inspiring acts of solidarity and courage can point the way to a better future

23/12 Former Chairman Park Yong-man “Miracle of survival after 40 days of brain death… I hope you reflect on the meaning of Christmas.”

Chairman Park, former chairman of Doosan, hosted a two-part documentary on Peace Broadcasting's Christmas special and introduced the story of 'Maileen', the child of a Korean adoptee of Buddhism recognized by the Vatican as a miracle (Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Kang Seong-cheol = "The child who was diagnosed as brain dead is a light bulb." ·The act of seeking grace on behalf of others) Through

22/12 Assisi braces for visitor influx as Jubilee year for Catholics starts on Christmas Eve

Some in the small, medieval town famed for St Francis worry too many people will come because of ‘Millennial saint’ Carlo Acutis

22/12 Why Jesus was not born in America, according to artificial intelligence

The prophecy said that Bethlehem of Judea had a special meaning for the arrival of Jesus Christ

21/12 The god illusion: why the pope is so popular as a deepfake image

Experts explain the pontiff’s appeal as the most recent AI images of Francis, with the singer Madonna, go viral

17/12 Madonna Angers Fans Sharing AI Photos of Handsy Pope Francis

Pop star Madonna, age 66, sparked backlash from fans this weekend by sharing AI-generated photos of Pope Francis getting handsy with her. 

16/12 US priest accused of sexual assault turns down 20-year plea deal

Decision leaves Anthony Odiong on course for trial on charges that could carry a maximum of life imprisonment

10/12 Caldey Island abuse report: monks agree to ‘no touch’ policy for visitors

Report recommends monks not be allowed to give pastoral advise or pose for selfies

08/12 Notre Dame celebrates first mass in five years after devastating fire

Archbishop of Paris consecrates the cathedral’s new altar with perfumed oil to the sound of the restored organ

08/12 ‘They covered up child rape’: how the New Orleans archdiocese protected a priest who preyed on children

An elderly priest’s guilty plea exposes the church’s history of shielding predators in its midst for decades

08/12 Notre Dame Cathedral Hosts First Mass Since Fire of 2019

Led by Archbishop Laurent Ulrich, Notre Dame Cathedral hosted its first Mass since the catastrophic fire of 2019 on Sunday.

08/12 We don’t tolerate prejudice at work. Why, pray, do we allow it in church? | Martha Gill

When ancient moral codes clash with the values of a democracy, there should be only one winner

07/12 Trump Joins World Leaders for Grand Reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral

President-Elect Donald Trump joined world leaders and dignitaries on Saturday for the grand reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

04/12 New Orleans clergy abuse: details emerge after retired priest admits to kidnapping and child rape

Victim was going to testify about being forced to see a psychiatrist for lying or face expulsion from school after rape by Lawrence Hecker, now 93

03/12 Retired New Orleans priest pleads guilty to kidnapping and raping boy in 1970s

Lawrence Hecker, 93, is set to receive a life sentence after admitting to attacking boy in church bell tower

02/12 Vatican to install webcam at St Peter’s tomb for next year’s Catholic jubilee

Pope will inaugurate the livestream as part of efforts to connect with faithful around the world during holy year

28/11 Conclave review – Ralph Fiennes shines as papal election results in high-camp gripper

Fiennes is broodingly compelling as a potential English pope caught up in murky Vatican intrigue around choosing the next pontiff

27/11 Catholic priest accused of sexual assault fathered children of victims, court hears

Revelation emerges at hearing for Anthony Odiong, 55, charged with several counts and held in Texas on $5.5m bail

24/11 Catholic women urged to strike over ‘betrayal’ on ordination

Pope Francis and cardinals accused of ignoring calls to give women greater leadership roles

23/11 Son of a bot! AI Jesus hologram takes confessionals in Swiss church

"Father, forgive them for they have glitched..."

22/11 ‘We create gods because the world is chaos’: Ralph Fiennes, John Lithgow and Stanley Tucci on celebrity, sin and papal thriller Conclave

In Edward Berger’s Oscar-tipped drama, the three actors play cardinals vying to become pope. Ahead of the film’s UK release, they form a huddle to discuss fame, food – and why Trump won

20/11 New comic about Nuremberg: Donald Duck at the Christmas market

The Nuremberg Christ child shares the attention this year with Donald Duck! The prominent duck experiences a comic adventure in the Noris.

19/11 NYC priest who OK'd Sabrina Carpenter to film 'Feather' video in church stripped of duties

Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello has been relieved of his duties after he allegedly mishnadled funds and allowed Sabrina Carpenter to film in his church.

15/11 Nicaragua Kidnaps and Exiles Bishop After Communists Play Loud Music over Mass

Nicaragua banished Monsignor Carlos Herrera, Bishop of Jinotega and head of the Episcopal Conference of Nicaragua (CEN), from the country.

14/11 The Anglican church’s long history of failing to act on abuse | Letters

Letters: Pam Walker says the church hierarchy has a fundamental misunderstanding of the nature of abuse, and Doug Clark compares Anglican and Catholic scandals. Plus a letter from John van Rooyen

14/11 New Orleans priest accused of child abuse competent to proceed with trial

Lawrence Hecker, 93, self-admitted serial child molester, grapples with Alzheimer’s dementia and had trial delayed

12/11 Nuremberg climate clergyman insists on jail instead of a fine

Jesuit Father Jörg Alt from Nuremberg refuses to pay a fine for a climate blockade and insists he will sit in prison instead.

11/11 ‘I feared for my life’: stories of sexual harassment on the Camino de Santiago

Female pilgrims tell of terrifying aggression, the lingering effects and their cases being far from isolated

10/11 The tiny country that's home to world's 'shortest population'

Timor-Leste, previously known as East Timor, is an island country in the eastern Lesser Sunda Islands, and part of the Malay Archipelago.

07/11 Cillian Murphy takes on Catholic Church secrets in new movie 'Small Things Like These'

Ireland was rocked by the book "Small Things Like These," now a Cillian Murphy movie about women who were hidden away by the Catholic Church.

05/11 Bishop of the Catholic Church of Iran: In order to achieve world peace, we must create internal peace

Tehran- IRNA- Bishop Khoury of the Assyrian Chaldean Catholic Church of Iran called on religious leaders to emphasize the importance of promoting peace and stability in the world at the third religious meeting between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Croatia.

05/11 Kansas City Chiefs Kicker Releases Pro-Trump Ad: 'Protect Your Faith'

Harrison Butker, kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs, released a pro-Trump ad on Monday that called on people to protect their faith.

31/10 'Death is just as beautiful as life:' What is Day of the Dead and when is it?

Day of the Dead, or Dia De Los Muertos, is an annual holiday that honors the memory and life of deceased loved ones on Nov. 1 and 2.

31/10 Political protest is deeply embedded in Day of the Dead, a crossover U.S. tradition

While Day of the Dead is often thought of as just a way for families to honor lost loved ones, it has also provided a vehicle for social protest.

31/10 Ralph Fiennes and 'Conclave' cast enjoyed Stanley Tucci's access to great food

Ralph Fiennes, who considers himself a lapsed but curious Catholic, met with priests to discuss Jesus while filming his papal movie "Conclave."

31/10 'I hate gay Halloween' explained: How queer people are making the holiday their own

Posts of niche pop culture costumes are going viral on X with the phrase ''I hate gay Halloween.\

30/10 Irish school abuse inquiry should cover ‘leathering’, survivors say

Former pupils of Catholic schools say corporal punishment was ‘hourly occurence’ in 60s and 70s

29/10 Catholic church still failing to deal with sexual abuse cases, says Vatican report

Vatican’s child protection commission delivers first report on scandal that has engulfed church for decades

26/10 Catholic church reform process expected to disappoint hopes of more equity for women

A yearslong process to reform the Catholic Church closes Saturday with recommendations that are expected to fall far short of hopes that women would be given more equity but reflect the pope’s aims for a church that at least listens more to its flock.

23/10 A driving test at 80, then a car insurance price crash Brief letters

Brief letters: Driving for over-80s | Football managers | Virgin Mary | Employment rights | House of Lords

20/10 Why the Catholic ban on female priests endures | Letters

Letters: Former Catholic seminarian William Rees, ex-priest Martin Ryan and practising Anglican Robert Hughes respond to a Guardian editorial

19/10 Kamala Harris Mocks Pro-Life Protesters After Snubbing Catholic Dinner

Harris mocked two pro-life protesters at a recent rally in Wisconsin, after they shouted "Christ is king!" and "Jesus is lord!"

19/10 Former U.S. Ambassador to Vatican: Kamala Is the ‘Anti-Catholic Candidate’

Vice President Harris’s snub of the Alfred E. Smith Catholic charity dinner showed more “disdain for Catholics,” writes Callista Gingrich.

18/10 Cardinal Dolan on Kamala Harris Skipping Al Smith Dinner: 'It's a Shame'

It is a "shame" that the Al Smith Dinner was imbalanced due to Vice President Kamala Harris refusing to show up.

18/10 Former archbishop of Canterbury urges C of E bishops in Lords to back assisted dying bill

Exclusive: George Carey’s position in stark contrast to that of current head of C of E and that of Islam and the Catholic church

17/10 Los Angeles Archdiocese agrees to pay $880 million to settle sexual abuse claims

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $880 million to 1,353 people who say they were sexually abused as children by clergy.

16/10 Pope Francis to publish Hope, the first memoir from a sitting pontiff

Due out in January, the book deals with ‘some of the crucial moments of his papacy and some of the most controversial questions of our present times’

14/10 The Guardian view on women in the Catholic church: let down yet again | Editorial

Editorial: The Vatican’s latest refusal to contemplate female ordination is compromising Pope Francis’s modernising mission

12/10 UK’s top Catholic bishop urges faithful to lobby MPs to oppose assisted dying

Cardinal Vincent Nichols says proposed bill could change medical duty of care into ‘duty to kill’

11/10 WATCH: Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker Endorses Donald Trump: 'The Most Pro-Life President'

Kansas City Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker gave his official endorsement to Donald Trump while speaking to Fox News host Laura Ingraham.

10/10 VIDEO: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Mocks Catholics by Feeding Leftist Influencer Doritos on Her Knees

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer was seen in a video posted by a leftist influencer feeding the woman Doritos while on her knees.

06/10 Pope Francis enlarges college of cardinals with 21 new appointments

Prelates to receive red hats at December consistory in largest intake of electors during pontiff’s 11-year tenure

05/10 VIDEO: Abp. Viganò Calls for Mass of Reparation After Mexican President's 'Satanic' Inauguration Ceremony

Abp. Carlo Maria Viganò has called on Catholics in Mexico to perform a mass of reparation after "satanic" inaugural ceremonies on Tuesday.

05/10 REPORT: China Removes Crosses from Churches, Replaces Images of Jesus with Xi Jinping

China is removing crosses and replacing images of Christ with Xi Jinping, in the latest example of the CCP's effort to "exert total control."

04/10 Pro-choice Catholics protest at Vatican after abortion left off summit agenda

Quilt featuring stories of Catholic women who have had terminations unfurled outside event hosted by the Pope

03/10 Pope Francis Leads Event with Cardinals Confessing 'Sins' Against Migrants, Environment

Pope Francis led a ceremony in which Cardinals read confessions seeking forgiveness for sins against migrants and the environment.

03/10 Vatican bank fires man and woman who flouted staff marriage ban

Newlyweds nicknamed ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by Italian media had both refused to resign so other could keep job

29/09 Pope wraps troubled visit to Belgium by beatifying 17th century mystic during sunny stadium Mass

Pope Francis wrapped up a troubled visit to Belgium on Sunday with a Mass to beatify a 17th century mystic, after dashing the hopes of one of Europe’s most storied Catholic universities by doubling down on his views on women and abortion.

27/09 Belgian PM gives Pope blistering welcome over Catholic abuse legacy

Pope Francis applauded at the end of De Croo's damning speech, in which he stressed the need for reparations and justice for the victims of sexual abuse at the hands of church officials.

27/09 US Catholic diocese agrees to pay $323m to child sexual abuse survivors

Rockville Centre diocese in New York settles with more than 530 victims after proposed deal comes close to failure

26/09 Boarding school ditches Catholicism to attract more pupils

Former seminary claims Church inspectors had been trying to exercise greater control over ‘diverse’ student body

26/09 Belgium's appalling abuse legacy clouds pope's trip as survivors demand reparations

Revelations of Belgium's horrific abuse scandal have dribbled out in bits since 2010, when the country's longest-serving bishop was allowed to resign without punishment, after admitting he had sexually abused his nephew. View on euronews

26/09 Outcry as New Orleans judge further delays retired priest’s rape case

Calls rise for Benedict Willard to be punished after recusing himself from Lawrence Hecker case on morning of trial

26/09 Pope to face appalling Catholic abuse legacy on Belgium trip

Revelations of Belgium's horrific abuse scandal have dribbled out in bits since 2010, when the country's longest-serving bishop was allowed to resign without punishment, after admitting he had sexually abused his nephew.

24/09 US Bishops Say Catholics Must Vote Pro-Life, Call Abortion a 'Pre-Eminent Priority'

The US Conference of Bishops (USCCB) calls on Catholics to "vote for candidates who will defend the life and dignity of the human person."

19/09 Mallerbach Chapel near Allstedt: Archaeologists discover church after 500 years

After a long search near Allstedt in Saxony-Anhalt, archaeologists found the remains of a church that was burned down because of the sermons of reformer Thomas Müntzer.

19/09 Vatican set to rule on reported apparitions of Virgin Mary at Bosnian shrine

In 1981, children and teenagers reported seeing visions of Mary on a hill in the village of Međugorje in southern Bosnia. View on euronews

18/09 Sugarcane review – trauma and truth unearthed in Indigenous children’s schools scandal

Powerful documentary probes the shameful story of hundreds of residential schools in Canada, largely run by the Catholic church, that subjected pupils to horrific abuse

15/09 Olympic Ceremony Director: Joan of Arc One of the 'Greatest Transvestites'

The director of the infamous Olympics Opening Ceremony described Saint Joan of Arc as one of the "greatest transvestites" in French history.

14/09 New Orleans Catholic church offers $62.5m after abuse victims seek $1bn

Archdiocese’s proposal comes as survivors of sexual abuse by clergy request ‘very reasonable’ $1bn to settle claims

13/09 Pope criticizes Harris and Trump and tells US Catholics to choose ‘lesser evil’

Pontiff, 87, likens abortion to ‘assassination’ and condemns Trump over immigration plans

13/09 More allegations of sexual abuse made against French priest Abbé Pierre

Catholic church says it will open its records on the once-revered Emmaüs founder, who died in 2007

12/09 Catholic leaders discuss family and fraternity during congress in Ecuador

The world is wounded, according to Catholic leaders meeting in Ecuador. They say that an emphasis on family could be a path towards healing.

11/09 Pope Francis calls for protection of young people during visit to Timor-Leste

It is an indirect acknowledgment of the abuse scandal involving Nobel Peace Prize-winning independence hero, Bishop Carlos Ximenes Belo. View on euronews

10/09 Half of East Timor turns out to welcome Pope Francis

Mass attended by 600,000 people as the tiny country demonstrates its huge respect for the Catholic Church

10/09 Swiss councillor apologises for firing gun at Mary and Jesus poster

Party expulsion proceedings have been launched against the councillor, and her employment at a consultancy has also been terminated. #EuropeNews

10/09 Pope calls for protection of young people during visit to Timor-Leste

It is an indirect acknowledgment of the abuse scandal involving Nobel Peace Prize-winning independence hero, Bishop Carlos Ximenes Belo.

09/09 Pope Francis’ visit to Timor-Leste is powerful and symbolic, but also political

The first papal visit to the young nation since its independence has generated widespread excitement. Behind the T-shirts and fervour, the visit is politically significant.

08/09 The Pope arrived in Papua New Guinea

Francis has made work on the periphery of the Catholic world a priority of his policy and pays special attention to missionary activity.