Pope Francis on Thursday received an invitation to visit North Korea and the pontiff indicated he would consider making what would be a landmark trip to a nation known for severe restrictions on religious practice, according to South Korean officials
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has invited Pope Francis to visit Pyongyang in a gesture designed to highlight peace efforts on the Korean peninsula, South Korea's presidential office said on Tuesday.
Pope Francis has changed church teaching about the death penalty, saying it can never be sanctioned because it "attacks" the inherent dignity of all humans.
Pope Francis has criticized the Trump administration's policy of separating migrant families at the Mexican border, saying populism is not the answer to the world's immigration problems.
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The Vatican has given President Donald Trump advice on what he should say during his address to global business and political leaders in Davos.
The Pope's visit aims to show solidarity with Myanmar's Catholics and bring attention to the Rohingya plight, says Lynn Kuok, Brookings Institution fellow.
Evan Rees at Stratfor weighs in on the Pope's attempt to navigate humanitarian and religious concerns during his visit to Myanmar.
The parents of Charlie Gard have ended their legal battle to give the terminally ill British baby further treatment, a lawyer representing the parents said on Monday.
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Trump exchanged gifts with Pope Francis at the Vatican in Rome, NBC News reports.
Ray Flynn, former U.S. ambassador to Italy, explains why it's important that President Trump and Pope Francis get off to a good start.
Former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell, "A Path to Peace" author, talks about the long history of conflict among Arab countries in the Middle East, and explains why it is in both Israel and Palestine's interest to work towards peace.
Former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell, "A Path to Peace" author, provides insight to opportunities for peace in the Middle East. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict should not be seen in isolation from the region around it, says Mitchell.
President Donald Trump makes his first official visit to the Vatican, reports CNBC's Eamon Javers, but the president has not been able to shake controversy at home over the Russia probe.
President Trump and Pope Francis met at the Vatican City on Wednesday and broadcast a tone of peace around the globe.
President and Mrs. Trump leave Israel to meet with Pope Francis tomorrow in Rome.
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