Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Pope Francis challenged Europe to retake its role as a peacemaker and bridgebuilder as he arrived Wednesday in Portugal to open World Youth Day, hoping to inspire the next generation of Catholics to work together to combat conflicts, climate change and other problems facing the world. World News | Pope Francis Urges Europe to Work for Peace as He Lands in Portugal for World Youth Day.
Pope Francis is challenging Europe to retake its role as a peacemaker and bridgebuilder. He made the comments as he arrived Wednesday in Portugal to open World Youth Day. More
Pope Francis blasted Portugal s clergy for the "scandal" of clergy sex abuse, saying their actions had marred the church and helped drive the faithful away, as he kicked off a trip to Portugal on Wednesday with marching orders for the Catholic hierarchy to change their ways and treat victims better.
Pope Francis has met with survivors of clergy sexual abuse in Portugal, and the Vatican says he listened intently to them. After arriving in Lisbon for the Catholic Church’s World
LISBON, Portugal — Pope Francis challenged Europe to retake its role as a peacemaker and bridgebuilder as he arrived Wednesday in Portugal to open World Youth Day, hoping to inspire