Pope Francis discusses same-sex couples, surrogacy during rare interview

Pope Francis, during a rare interview from the Vatican, urged acceptance, saying, "The Gospel is for everyone."

• May 19, 2024

Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples under certain conditions

Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples.

• Dec 18, 2023

Pope Francis leaves hospital; "Still alive," he quips

Pope Francis has been discharged from the Rome hospital where he was treated for bronchitis.

• Apr 1, 2023

Pope Francis to be hospitalized for several days, Vatican says

A Vatican spokesman said the pope does not have COVID-19, but requires several days of therapy.

• Mar 29, 2023

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI laid to rest by his successor, Pope Francis

Never in the history of the Catholic Church had a pope conducted a funeral ceremony for his predecessor, until now.

• Jan 5, 2023

Benedict XVI, the first pope in centuries to resign, dies at age 95

The German-born pontiff never wanted to lead the Catholic Church, and he may be best remembered for the way he departed the role.

• Dec 31, 2022