Why 2015 Could Be Year of the Political Left

... also other prominent figures, including Pope Francis, who are championing this broad ...

Global Condemnation, Solidarity After 'Barbaric' Paris Attack

... offices of the satirical weekly. Pope Francis said there could be no ...

Myanmar's New Catholic Cardinal Warns Against Religious Extremism

... was named a cardinal by Pope Francis on Jan. 4, warned that ... .6 percent of the population. Francis appointed 20 new cardinals, 15 ... to vote for the next pope. It was the first time ...

Pope Names New Cardinals at Top of Catholic Church Hierarchy

Vatican City. Pope Francis on Sunday named ... the 78-year-old Francis has put his stamp ... Vatican spokesman said, reflecting Francis' desire for the College ... Federico Lombardi said the pope "does not feel chained ... service to the Church. Francis bent a Church rule ...

Patti Smith, Busy at 68, Awakens REM Frontman

... a bond with reform-minded Pope Francis. Smith has performed at both ... Vatican Christmas concerts under Francis’ papacy, most recently singing her ...