Delivering his Christmas message on Sunday from St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Pope Francis called for ending the "senseless" war between Russia and Ukraine.

In Christmas message, Pope Francis appeals to end ‘senseless’ Russia-Ukraine war

As a gesture of friendship, Pope Francis has ordered to return of Athens' three Parthenon temples, the Vatican said on Friday (Dec 16). However, no date has been given for the return of the fragments, AFP reported.

Pope Francis orders return of three Parthenon fragments to Greece 

Pope Francis on Sunday (December 18) made an appeal during his Sunday address for end to escalating tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan. His appeal has come on the heels of blocking of a key road linking Armenia to the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh enclave.

Pope Francis appeals for calm amid rising tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia

Pope Francis has revealed that back in 2013 when a papal conclave elected him he had also signed a letter of resignation. As per Reuters, the reason behind this was so that the letter could be used if "someday" due to severe and permanent health problems he is unable to carry out his duties.

Pope Francis reveals he has signed a letter of resignation that goes into force in case of bad health

Pope Francis broke down in tears on Thursday (December 8) when he mentioned the worsening situation in Ukraine amid the ongoing war. During a traditional prayer in central Rome, Pope was talking about the sufferings of Ukrainians.

Pope Francis gets emotional as he mentions sufferings in Ukraine at public prayer

Russia hit out at the comments by Pope Francis that sought to draw distinction between Russian soldiers who belong to the Russian tradition and those who purportedly do not.

'Perversion': Russia calls out Pope Francis comments against minority soldiers

A telephonic conversation between Pope Francis and a senior cardinal, who is currently on trial for fraud, has been apparently taped secretly. It emerged that during the conversation, Pope was asked to confirm whether or not he had authorised payments to help free a kidnapped nun in Africa.

Cardinal on trial for fraud ‘secretly taped’ conversation with Pope Francis, presents it in court hearing

Pope Francis said on Sunday (November 6) that he prayed for "suffering peoples of the Middle East," as he ended his Bahrain visit. The visit was organised to promote dialogue with Islam but was marked by accusations of rights abuses in Gulf state.

Pope Francis prays for 'suffering peoples of the Middle East' in Bahrain

During his visit to Bahrain to serve the Catholic community in Gulf, Pope Francis changed his focus. On Saturday, presiding over Mass, meeting people and giving them fatherly advice, he said, "Don't just Google your questions about life decisions.

'Don't just Google,' says Pope, tells youth to seek real advice from parents and teachers

On Thursday, Pope Francis arrived for a four-day visit in Bahrain marking his first visit to the Gulf nation and only the second Pope to visit the Arabian Peninsula.

Bahrain: Pope calls for an to end human rights violations and discrimination during visit

Pope Francis on Sunday (October 30) offered prayers for victims of stampede in South Korea and blasts in Somalian capital Mogadishu. "Let us also pray to the risen Lord for those, especially young people, who died tonight in Seoul from the tragic consequences of a sudden crush crowd'', Francis said.

Pope Francis offers prayers to victims in South Korea and Somalia

Issuing a warning to aspiring clerics against the “vice” of online pornography, Pope Francis admitted that many nuns and priests, too, watch such illicit content.

Pope Francis admits even nuns, priests watch online porn, calls it a ‘devil’

Pope Francis said that reform in the United Nations is "more than obvious" after the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine, which caused global fuel and food crises.

Pope believes need to reform United Nations 'more than obvious' after Covid pandemic and Ukraine war

Pope Francis on Sunday (October 9), in off-script remarks, said that exclusion of migrants was "scandalous, disgusting and sinful," even "criminal". This would possibly put the Pope on a collision course with Italy's upcoming right-wing government headed by Giorgia Meloni.

Pope Francis terms exclusion of migrants 'criminal' as right wing wins Italy polls

Pope Francis has deviated from the Vatican's long-standing policy of staying neutral and said that it was morally acceptable to supply weapons to Ukraine so that it can defend itself.

Pope: Self defence is an expression of love towards homeland

Pope Francis said on Friday that it was 'morally acceptable' to supply weapons to Ukraine to enable it to defend itseld against Russian aggression. He expounded on Roman Catholic Church's "Just War" principles to support his opinion.

Supplying arms to Ukraine 'morally acceptable', says Pope

On Wednesday, Pope Francis appeared to implicitly criticise the Russian invasion of Ukraine while addressing the Russian Orthodox hierarchy and other faith leaders at an interfaith conference in former Soviet republic of Kazakhstan.

God does not support war, says Pope in an apparent criticism of Russian patriarch

Pope Francis gave a clarion call to rid the Catholic church of sexual abuse, saying that he has taken it upon himself to ensure “zero tolerance” against sexual assault by members of the clergy.

Pope says ‘zero tolerance’ against Catholic Church sexual abuse cases

Pope Francis beatified John Paul I in St Peter's Square on Sunday with thousands of people present in the audience. Also known as the "Smiling Pope" because of his humility and simplicity, John Paul died in 1978 after only 33 days as pontiff amid lingering conspiracy theories that he was a victim of foul play.

One step away from sainthood: 'Smiling' John Paul I beatified by Pope Francis

Pope Francis has elevated 20 churchmen to the rank of cardinal including some from Asia and Africa. This comes a month after Pope's visit to Canada where he hinted at the possibility of retiring.

Pope elevates 20 churchmen to cardinal rank; India's Anthony Poola appointed cardinal

Pope Francis on Sunday (August 28) appealed international community to help flood-hit Pakistan. The deadly floods have already killed more than 1000 people till now.

Pope Francis appeals international community to help flood-hit Pakistan

On Saturday, the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis will name 20 new cardinals, picked from different corners of the world, in a bid to prepare for his eventual succession.

To prepare for his succession, Pope Francis to pick 20 new cardinals today

August 24 is the day when Ukraine marks its independence from Soviet rule in 1991, but this year it coincides with six months of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. On the same day, Pope Francis renewed calls for peace "for the beloved Ukrainian people".

On Ukraine's Independence Day, Pope appeals for peace; warns of potential 'nuclear disaster'

The Vatican said in a statement on Thursday (August 18) that Pope Francis has ruled out a formal church investigation into a sexual assault claim against Cardinal Marc Ouellet, a top Canadian clergyman who once emerged as a contender to become Pope.

'Not sufficient elements': Pope rules out sex assault inquiry against Canada cardinal

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