/tags/pope-francis Pope Francis en-US Copyright Thu, 08 May 2025 16:09:30 GMT /npr-news/2025-05-08/cardinal-robert-prevost-becomes-the-first-american-pope-choosing-the-name-leo-xiv Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected pope, the first time an American has led the Roman Catholic Church. Prevost, 69, chose the name Pope Leo XIV. Thu, 08 May 2025 16:09:30 GMT /npr-news/2025-05-08/cardinal-robert-prevost-becomes-the-first-american-pope-choosing-the-name-leo-xiv Sarah Ventre, Daniel Burke /show/all-sides/2025-05-08/the-catholic-churchs-conclave-and-the-legacy-of-pope-francis We’re talking about the legacy of Pope Francis, the challenges facing the church and what’s involved in the real-life conclave. Thu, 08 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2025-05-08/the-catholic-churchs-conclave-and-the-legacy-of-pope-francis /2025-04-21/dewine-remembers-pope-francis-as-a-compassionate-world-leader State, national and international leaders are remembering Pope Francis, who died just after Easter Sunday. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 19:56:14 GMT /2025-04-21/dewine-remembers-pope-francis-as-a-compassionate-world-leader Jo Ingles /news/2025-04-21/central-ohio-catholics-mourn-pope-francis “The Holy Father consistently emphasized care for our common home and human fraternity: the need to see one another as brothers and sisters," said Columbus Bishop Earl Fernandes. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 15:55:45 GMT /news/2025-04-21/central-ohio-catholics-mourn-pope-francis Allie Vugrincic, Renee Fox /npr-news/2025-04-21/pope-francis-who-reached-out-to-the-margins-of-society-has-died-at-88 The pope was a strong advocate for the poor and the environment and a towering figure on the world stage, addressing not just Catholics but the men and women of our time. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 08:18:41 GMT /npr-news/2025-04-21/pope-francis-who-reached-out-to-the-margins-of-society-has-died-at-88 Sylvia Poggioli /news-partners/2021-03-15/vatican-says-catholic-church-cannot-bless-same-sex-marriages "The presence in such relationships of positive elements ... cannot justify these relationships and render them legitimate objects of an ecclesial blessing," the Vatican said Monday. Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:05:00 GMT /news-partners/2021-03-15/vatican-says-catholic-church-cannot-bless-same-sex-marriages Bill Chappell /news-partners/2020-07-16/new-vatican-guidance-urges-clergy-to-report-cases-of-sexual-abuse A step-by-step manual for investigating and reporting sexual abuse cases involving clergy calls on church authorities to alert civilian officials even if not required to do so by law. Thu, 16 Jul 2020 20:24:11 GMT /news-partners/2020-07-16/new-vatican-guidance-urges-clergy-to-report-cases-of-sexual-abuse David Welna /wvxu-stories/2020-05-07/bishop-binzer-resigns-from-archdiocese-of-cincinnati Updated: 4:33 p.m. Pope Francis accepted the resignation Thursday of the auxiliary bishop of the Cincinnati Archdiocese. Bishop Joseph Binzer offered... Thu, 07 May 2020 12:03:27 GMT /wvxu-stories/2020-05-07/bishop-binzer-resigns-from-archdiocese-of-cincinnati Jay Hanselman /news-partners/2020-02-12/pope-francis-wont-allow-married-men-as-priests-women-as-deacons Bishops from the Amazon region had sought the changes to address a shortage of clergy. But some Roman Catholic conservatives warned that enacting them would lead to the end of clerical celibacy rules. Wed, 12 Feb 2020 14:21:56 GMT /news-partners/2020-02-12/pope-francis-wont-allow-married-men-as-priests-women-as-deacons Bill Chappell /news-partners/2020-01-13/in-new-book-retired-pope-benedict-breaks-silence-to-speak-out-on-priestly-celibacy The surprise move is seen as a rebuke to Pope Francis, who is weighing whether to allow older, married men to be ordained in some South American countries, where a shortage of priests is acute. Mon, 13 Jan 2020 09:43:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-01-13/in-new-book-retired-pope-benedict-breaks-silence-to-speak-out-on-priestly-celibacy Scott Neuman