Pope Francis

Vatican

05.May 2025. Christoph Strack/DW

How can the Catholic Church not deviate from Francis' path

It's alive in the Vatican, where they argue, persuade, cheer for this or that cardinal

Palestine

05.May 2025. MLJ

The Popemobile is going to Gaza.

One of the vehicles that the late head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, used during his talks with the faithful has been converted into a health station, the aim of which is to help Palestinian children in the Gaza Strip, the Vatican announced.

Believers from all over the world in Rome

26.April 2025. IN THE

Pope Francis was buried, 400.000 people said goodbye to the head of the Roman Catholic Church

Tens of thousands of believers and world leaders gathered in the Vatican on the occasion of the funeral of Pope Francis, who was laid to rest in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, with the presence of more than 130 delegations and 2.700 journalists.

Priests celebrate Mass in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican where Pope Francis lies in state

Death of Pope Francis

25.April 2025. MS

Funeral of Pope Francis: State of emergency in Rome

Pope Francis will be buried on Saturday (April 26), when nine days of mourning will begin. Who will all attend the funeral? What are the security measures?

The death of the Pope and the Church in Croatia

24.April 2025. DW / Igor Lasic

Croatia: Pope Francis through the prism of Stepinac

Resistance to Pope Francis at the top of the Croatian Catholic Church was not only of a religious nature - it was also political and economic. His openness to the marginalized and his distance from ethno-religious nationalism made him an uneasy ally for those who make the church an instrument of government.

Pope Francis (1936–2025)

23.April 2025. Jelena Jorgacevic

The departure of the most significant personality of the 21st century

The supreme head of the Catholic Church tried to maintain a balance between leadership and service (believing that true leadership is service), between liberal and conservative currents, between fidelity to church teaching and fidelity to man who suffers and searches. Hence, it is certain that he was crucified, which means that he fulfilled the essence of the Christian life

Vatican

23.April 2025. Jelena Jorgacevic

What after the "unforgivable" liberal Pope Francis

For conservative church currents, Pope Francis was excessively, almost unforgivably, open and liberal. Liberals, again, considered him too conservative, unwilling to bring real reform

Israel

23.April 2025. B. B.

Israel deleted the message of condolence on the death of Pope Francis

Israeli Foreign Ministry officials said Pope Francis had made "statements against Israel" and that the social media message was posted "by mistake."

Vatican

21.April 2025. B. B.

Who is the favorite of the conclave? Very uncertain who will be the new pope

According to Vatican watchers and bookies, the strongest odds have Luis Antonio Tagle, Pietro Parolin, Peter Turkson, Peter Erdo and Angelo Scola

In memoriam

21.April 2025. B. B.

Pope Francis (1936 – 2025): Humble and caring protector of the poor

"The Bishop of Rome, Francis, has returned to the Father's house. His whole life was devoted to serving the Lord and his Church," said the announcement of the Vatican chamberlain, Cardinal Kevin Ferrell

Vatican

19.march 2025 IN THE

Pope Francis is recovering, but the date of his release from the hospital is still unknown

The Vatican firmly rejected speculation about the possible resignation of Pope Francis. Cardinal Pietro Parolin stated that the topic was not even a topic of discussion with the Pope, stressing that his health is improving.

Vatican

03.march 2025 IN THE

Pope Francis taken off respirator, condition still complex

The pope continues to receive high-flow supplemental oxygen after coughing problems on Friday, prompting fears of another lung infection

Roman Catholic Church

02.march 2025 Ma. J.

The election of a new pope would be the most uncertain yet

If Pope Francis dies, there will be a fierce fight between the factions in this church

Vatican

24.February 2025. Ma. J.

Pope Francis' health condition remains critical

Although Pope Francis is still in critical condition, the night passed well, the Vatican announced on Monday, February 24

Vatican

23.February 2025. IN THE

Pope Francis is in danger

It has been confirmed that Pope Francis will remain in hospital for at least another week due to complex respiratory problems

Lung complications

19.February 2025. IN THE

Pope Francis in serious condition

The Vatican announced that Pope Francis is suffering from bilateral pneumonia, which further aggravates his health condition

Roman Catholic Church

18.February 2025. Ma. J.

Pope Francis' health has worsened

The condition of Pope Francis, who has been in the Gemelli Hospital in Rome since Friday, February 14, has further deteriorated. Italian media reports, citing sources in the Vatican, that he received the anointing

Vatican

07.December 2024 Kristof Strak / DW

Pope Francis chooses cardinals, for the first time one from Serbia

Ladislav Nemet becomes the first cardinal from Serbia, which marks an important moment for the Roman Catholic Church in the region

Catholic church

06.October 2024 TS

Belgrade Archbishop Ladislav Nemet becomes a cardinal

Belgrade Archbishop Ladislav Nemet is one of the 21 future cardinals, Pope Francis announced. He will thus become the first cardinal in the history of the Catholic Church in Serbia

Vatican

25.August 2024 B. B.

The Pope is concerned about the ban on the work of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church

Let those who want to pray be allowed to do so in the church they consider their own, Pope Francis said, and asked that no Christian church be abolished, directly or indirectly, because churches "are not to be touched."

Olympics

30.July 2024 IN THE

Erdogan: Immorality against Christendom in Paris

"I will call the Pope at the first opportunity to share with him the immorality committed against the Christian world and all Christians," Erdogan said, speaking about the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris.

Head of the Roman Catholic Church

20.May 2024. IM / CBS

Pope for peace talks in Ukraine

“Please, countries at war, all… Stop the war. Try to negotiate. Seek peace. An agreed peace is better than an endless war," Pope Francis emphasized

The Vatican and the war in Ukraine

12.march 2024 JH/DW

The white flag of Pope Francis

In the war with Russia, Ukraine should find the courage to raise the white flag, Pope Francis said in an interview and angered many. There are also those who understand the appeal of the head of the Roman Catholic Church

Vatican

04.October 2023 BG

Pope: Blessing to gay couples, but under certain conditions

The head of the Roman Catholic Church said priests can use their discretion to give blessings as long as they do not imply that same-sex unions are equal to heterosexual marriages.

The World

29.August 2023 AE

Pope Francis under fire for his message to young Russians

"Never forget the legacy." You are the heirs of the great Russia: the Great Russia of saints, rulers, the great Russia of Peter the Great, Catherine the Second, and that empire - great, enlightened, great culture and great humanity," the Pope said in a video address to young Catholics in Saint Petersburg.

Present time

23.August 2023 Nebojsa Brocic

Artificial intelligence ante portas

How artificial intelligence made Pope Francis, the US government, Stephen Hawking, Nick Cave, Meryl Streep and the Serbian opposition react

The World

07.August 2023 AE

Pope Francis: The Church is open to LGBT people, but it has laws

Unlike previous leaders of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis is much more tolerant towards the LGBT community, but not completely. At this year's Catholic festival in Portugal, he called for peace and solidarity among young people, regardless of their sexuality.