Pope Francis on Wednesday (Oct 4) opened a major congress on the Catholic Church's future, with for the first time women will be allowed to vote at a meeting of bishops.

Meeting of bishops getting under way in Rome, women to vote for the first time

Same-sex unions could finally be blessed by the Catholic Church. For the first time, Pope Francis has suggested that gay marriages could be blessed by Catholic priests.

Pope Francis says Catholic Church can bless same-sex unions on 'case-by-case basis', amid tussle

In a move that will further cement Pope Francis’ legacy, he elevated 21 clergymen from distant corners of the world to the rank of cardinal, on Saturday (Sep 30), significantly raising the percentage of electors chosen by him who will have the right to vote for his successor.

Pope Francis appoints 21 new cardinals to fill highest ranks of Church, calls diversity ‘necessary’

During a visit to Marseille in southern France, Pope Francis urged European countries to be more tolerant of migrants. In his remarks, the pope declared that "those who risk their lives at sea do not invade" before a gathering of young people and bishops from Mediterranean nations. One person in attendance during the speech was French President Emmanuel Macron.

Pope Francis: Migration is a reality in call for action

Pope Francis on Saturday (September 23) appealed to the European governments to welcome migrants in their countries and not to consider them as “invaders”, as the religious leader stepped his foot into a very sensitive political debate which has been inflamed by mass arrivals.

Pope Francis says migration a reality, urges Europe to not consider migrants as ‘invaders’

One of Hollywood's biggest-ever action stars Sylvester Stallone found himself in an unexpected 'sparring match' with none other than the Pope himself during his recent visit to the Vatican City.

Watch | Sylvester Stallone and Pope Francis go toe-to-toe in shadow boxing

Pope Francis on Monday (September 4) accepted that his recent comments on Russia, which were perceived as praise for imperialism by Ukraine, were poorly phrased.

Pope Francis accepts his Russia comments were 'badly phrased', 'faulty'

In a rare incident, Pope Francis addressed China publicly in Mongolia. He called for Chinese Catholics to be "good citizens and "good Christians". Is the Pope appeasing China? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Why is the Pope appeasing China?

Pope Francis, on Sunday (September 3), urged the Catholics in China to be "good Christians and good citizens" while also terming them as "noble" people, in his overture to the country to ease restrictions on religion.

Pope Francis tells Catholics to be 'good Christians and good citizens' during Mongolia visit

Pope Francis, who is sometimes received as a superstar on trips abroad, arrived in Mongolia on Friday to the joy of its tiny Catholic community but with his presence barely making a ripple in the overwhelmingly Buddhist country. The plane carrying Francis and his entourage landed after a night flight of nearly 10 hours, and the pope, who is 86 and in need of a wheelchair, was resting for the remainder of the day.

Pope Francis meets Mongolian president

Pope Francis becomes first pontiff to visit Mongolia

Pope Francis, who is sometimes received as a superstar on trips abroad, arrived in Mongolia on Friday to the joy of its tiny Catholic community but with his presence barely making a ripple in the overwhelmingly Buddhist country.

Pope Francis begins low-key visit to Catholics in Buddhist Mongolia

Pope Francis is facing criticism for telling Russian youths to not give up their "legacy" as heirs of a "great, enlightened Russian empire", referring to the heirs of past tsars such as Peter the Great.

Pope faces criticism for telling Russian youths to remember 'legacy' of a 'great empire'

As Artificial Intelligence becomes a topic of conversation, online and offline, Pope Francis on Tuesday called on the international community to reflect on the potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) and said that the technology must be used in the "service of humanity".

Pope points out 'disruptive possibilities' of Artificial Intelligence, calls for responsible use of technology

Pope Francis wrapped the last day of his Portugal visit with an open-air Mass before a huge crowd on Sunday (August 6), where he also closed the international festival of Catholic Youth with his own “I have a dream” speech, but for peace, particularly in Ukraine.

Pope wraps up Portugal visit with big outdoor Mass; S Korea to host next Catholic youth event in 2027

Pope Francis leads a liturgy at one of Catholicism's most treasured Marian shrines, drawing some 200,000 pilgrims to the sanctuary of Fatima in Portugal.

Pope Francis draws 200,000 people to Portugal's Fatima shrine

Pope Francis is in Lisbon to attend the world youth day and this is the largest gathering of Catholic youths. Pope Francis in fact attended an event to mark the third day of the five-day visit. Pope Francis attended a celebration of the sacrament of reconciliation in Lisbon. Pope Francis was warmly welcomed by the faithful Christians when he approached the confessional booth where he also heard confessions.

Pope Francis hears confessions in Lisbon Park

Pope Francis has urged the youth to focus on caring for the planet and fighting climate change. Pope Francis also made the protection of the environment a Cornerstone of his pontificate. He is addressing an audience of nearly about 6,500 people which included Portuguese president Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and the Bishops.

Lisbon: Pope Francis urges youth to fight against poverty

In another global news, Pope Francis met with 13 survivors of church sexual abuse in Portugal. This also portrays and calls out the members of the country's Catholic hierarchy for the response to the long-ignored scandal.

Pope Francis meets survivors of sexual abuse by church clergy

Pope Francis, who is on a visit to Portugal, slammed the members of the country’s Church institutions for their lethargic response to decades-long ignored sexual scandal, which he said tarnished the reputation of the Catholic Church and drove the believers away.

Pope Francis slams clergy sex scandal in Portugal, meets with survivors  

Pope Francis on Wednesday (August 2) arrived in Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal, to attend a gathering of a million young people from across the world for a major Catholic festival.

Explained: Catholic church sex scandal: Pope is in Portugal, and so are the controversies

Pope Francis, who is on a five-day visit to Portugal for a major Catholic youth event, on Wednesday, urged Europe to find "courageous courses of peace" to end the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Pope Francis urges Europe to find 'courageous courses of peace' for Ukraine as he arrives in Portugal

Pope Francis has arrived in Lisbon and his trip comes at a time of growing protests against the clergy's sexual abuse scandal and heavy criticism over his events' high costs. The 86-year-old Pope is making his first trip since undergoing an intestinal surgery in June the five-day visit revolves around World Youth Day. The event is a global gathering of youth Catholics.

Thousands throng to Lisbon ahead of Pope's arrival

Portugal gears up for the Pope's arrival at World Youth Day

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