Pope Francis
Pope Francis is the former leader of the Roman Catholic Church and known for his focus on humanitarian issues.
Notable Quotes
"peace in Ukraine cannot be postponed"View Story →
"For three years now, the cry of pain and the din of weapons have taken the place of the smile that characterises the people of Myanmar."View Story →
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David Willey, esteemed BBC Vatican correspondent, dies aged 93
One of the BBC's longest-serving foreign correspondents, he reported on five popes during his career.
July 12, 2026Pope Leo visits Canary Islands to highlight perilous journeys of migrants
During his trip, the Pope will appeal for a humane approach and respectful welcome for migrants seeking a better life.
June 11, 2026Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president - Reuters
Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president Reuters
April 17, 2026Trump's rift with Pope is playing out in public - it's costing him valuable support
Leading conservative Catholics tell the BBC why they back the American pontiff in his spat with Trump.
April 15, 2026Italy's Meloni issues rare criticism of Trump after his attack on pope - Reuters
Italy's Meloni issues rare criticism of Trump after his attack on pope Reuters
April 13, 2026Pope Leo to begin 10-day Africa tour on mission to spotlight continent's needs - Reuters
Pope Leo to begin 10-day Africa tour on mission to spotlight continent's needs Reuters
April 13, 2026Watch: Pope Leo XIV spins basketball on his finger, with help from Harlem Globetrotters
US exhibition squad, the Harlem Globetrotters, met the pontiff in the Vatican, helping him to spin a basketball on the tip of his finger.
April 9, 2026Pope Leo calls for global leaders to choose peace in his first Easter Mass
Pope Leo XIV addressed thousands of worshippers gathered in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday in his first address as pontiff.
April 5, 2026Pope Leo names former envoy to Duterte's Philippines as ambassador to US - Reuters
Pope Leo names former envoy to Duterte's Philippines as ambassador to US Reuters
March 7, 2026Trump sets his sights on crisis-hit Cuba after Iran action
The US president has claimed the Cuban authorities “want to make a deal so bad”.
March 6, 2026Bones of St Francis of Assisi go on public display in Italy
The remains of Italy's patron saint have only been seen in public once before - for one day in 1978.
February 22, 2026Pope says peace in Ukraine 'cannot be postponed' - Reuters
Pope says peace in Ukraine 'cannot be postponed' Reuters
February 22, 2026