Pope Francis
Lithuaniareligious leaderMaleb. 19368.6Global Dominance: 0.03%Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, is the first Jesuit pope and the first from the Americas, having assumed the papacy in 2013. Known for his emphasis on humility, social justice, and interfaith dialogue, he has worked to address global issues such as poverty, climate change, and migration.
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Pope Francis urges French bishops to maintain resolve in combating clerical sexual abuse.
Popiežius ragina Prancūzijos vyskupus išlaikyti ryžtą kovojant su dvasininkų seksualiniu išnaudojimuLithuania· 2026-09-27Pope Francis encourages living together with dignity and peace during a mass in Paris.
Prieš mišias Paryžiuje popiežius ragina „gyventi kartu oriai ir taikiai“Lithuania· 2026-09-26
Pope Francis approved the miracle attributed to Archbishop Fulton Sheen's intercession, clearing a major hurdle in his path toward beatification.
Fulton Sheen nears sainthood as his message resonates today: Michael Knowles
United States· 2026-09-26
Pope Francis is mentioned in the context of addressing the crisis faced by international organizations.
ローマ教皇、国際機関は「危機に直面」 米国脱退控えるユネスコ訪問：朝日新聞
Japan· 2026-09-25Pope Francis has visited France three times but avoided Paris.
Hundreds of thousands expected in Paris for Pope Leo's visit
United Kingdom· 2026-09-25
Pope Francis was the last foreign leader to receive a similar welcome in the U.S. in 2015.
Jutarnji list - Prizori iz vojne baze razljutili mnoge: 'Navodni vođa slobodnog svijeta dodvorava se komunističkom lideru!'
Croatia· 2026-09-24
Pope Francis was welcomed by Barack Obama during a past diplomatic event.
ABD'de görkemli karşılama! Trump'tan gövde gösterisi
Turkey· 2026-09-24
Pope Francis explained Putin's criminal aggression by stating that NATO had provoked Russia.
Opinioni | Il doppio standard sulla libertà
Italy· 2026-09-22
Pope Francis formally set out the Vatican's plans for the solar project in a letter known as 'Fratello Sole'.
World’s smallest country plans an 80MW solar plant on land; nearly 10 times larger than Vatican City in a $117 million project | World News
India· 2026-09-18
Pope Francis visited Emma Bonino at her home after her acute health complications.
Umrla ena najvidnejših bork za pravico do splava v Italiji
Slovenia· 2026-09-11
Pope Francis expressed concern over the tragic situation in Sudan, particularly in the city of El Obeid.
Popiežius ragina Sudane atidaryti humanitarinius koridoriusLithuania· 2026-08-09In 2015, Cricket was awarded a papal knighthood by Pope Francis in recognition of his charity work.
Jimmy Cricket asked for last rites twice ‘like an encore’ before dying aged 80 – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-08-03
Pope Francis addressed the risks of AI to freedom, dignity, and democracy in his encyclical.
‘El escándalo de los exámenes de la UNAM es una oportunidad para abandonar la escuela tradicional basada en la memoria’
Panama· 2026-08-03
Pope Francis said 'the Third World War is being fought piecemeal' to describe this dangerous situation of widespread and almost endemic conflict.
Pope Leo is right. There is no such thing as a ‘just war’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-02
Pope Francis called the practice of surrogacy 'despicable' and 'a grave violation'.
Savannah was born via a surrogate and couldn’t be more loved. But the system is far from perfect
Australia· 2026-08-01
Pope Francis was quoted by Chiqui Tapia in a reflection on perseverance.
Chiqui Tapia busca un blindaje con el fútbol argentino, pero en la primera fecha lo insultaron en varias canchas
Argentina· 2026-07-27
Pope Francis is praised for his dedication to equality and compassion for humanity.
The UK has its first Catholic PM – but don’t expect a US-style religious culture war to follow | Andy BurnhamUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-25
Pope Francis is noted for his attempts to address the church's sexual abuse crisis and his social justice initiatives.
Santiago Roncagliolo: “El Vaticano no es una república, se hace lo que diga el jefe” | FIL Lima 2026
Peru· 2026-07-24
Pope Francis has shifted the church's stance on property rights in his encyclical 'Fratelli tutti'.
Warum Papst Leos Forderung zur staatlichen KI-Regulierung kritisch ist
Switzerland· 2026-07-21
Mudavadi paid tribute to the late Pope Francis for his dedication to peace and reconciliation in South Sudan.
Mudavadi calls for youth empowerment, good governance
Kenya· 2026-07-20
Pope Francis was also remembered by users for his cultural significance in Argentina.
la batalla de Atlanta, el Topo Gigio de Enzo Fernández y la Mona Jiménez contra Mick JaggerArgentina· 2026-07-15
Pope Francis chose Lampedusa for his very first trip following his election in 2013.
Pope urges Europe to protect migrants in visit to island frontierKenya· 2026-07-04
Leo blessed a plaque on a pier named after his late predecessor, Pope Francis.
Pope praises US history of welcoming immigrants in implicit rebuke to Trump | Pope Leo XIVUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-04
Pope Francis made service to migrants one of the key priorities of his pontificate.
Pope Leo XIV exalts first American saint Cabrini for care of migrants
Canada· 2026-06-21
Pope Francis made service to migrants one of the key priorities of his pontificate.
Pope Leo invokes patron saint of immigrants as friction with Trump intensifiesUnited States· 2026-06-21
Pope Francis is mentioned as someone who has also faced attacks from Trump.
I dossier aperti da «proteggere». I ministri andranno a Villa TavernaItaly· 2026-06-20
Pope Francis met with Andy Burnham in 2023, highlighting Burnham's Catholic faith.
Αντι Μπέρναμ: Ποιος είναι ο άνθρωπος που θέλει να εκτοπίσει τον Κιρ Στάρμερ;
Greece· 2026-06-19
Pope Francis has been criticized by J. D. Vance for his comments on the Iran conflict.
Der Architekt des Iran-Deals schielt auf die PräsidentschaftSwitzerland· 2026-06-19
Pope Francis has pushed for reforms in Opus Dei since 2022 in response to serious allegations against the organization.
Eine Aussteigerin spricht über MissständeSwitzerland· 2026-06-02
Pope Francis made strides in boosting the female workforce in the Vatican during his 12-year papacy.
Pope Leo appoints first lay woman to a top position in Vatican | VaticanUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-02
