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President-Elect Donald Trump at the Elysee Palace on Dec. 7, 2024, in Paris.

Trump discusses 100-day plan, abortion pill, immigration, tax cuts in first interview

Dec 9, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Trump reaffirmed his support for IVF and said he would “probably” not restrict the abortion pill, though he refused to... Read more

In an interview with "60 Minutes" anchor Norah O'Donnell, Pope Francis discusses a wide range of issues.

Here’s what Pope Francis said in his ‘60 Minutes’ interview

May 20, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The pope spoke with “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell at the Vatican via a Spanish translator. Read more

In an interview with 60 Minutes' Norah O'Donnell, airing this Sunday, Pope Francis took aim at his “conservative critics” in the United States.

Pope Francis says conservative critics have a ‘suicidal attitude’

May 16, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

The full interview, conducted April 24, will air as part of “60 Minutes” on May 19 from 7-8 p.m. ET... Read more

Pope Francis smiles during his general audience in St. Peter's Square Sept. 27, 2023.

Pope Francis in new interview: ‘Church has to change’ in favor of human dignity

Oct 17, 2023

By Shannon Mullen

Pope Francis, speaking in a new interview published by a media outlet in his native Argentina, said the Church must... Read more

Michael Warsaw attends a Solemn Mass for the 100th birthday of Mother Angelica in Rome, April 20, 2023.

EWTN CEO Michael Warsaw reflects on life and legacy of Mother Angelica on her 100th birthday

Apr 20, 2023

By CNA Staff

In this exclusive interview, Michael Warsaw speaks to Montse Alvarado about his personal relationship with and memories of Mother Angelica. Read more

Pope Francis.

Pope Francis criticizes Trump's 'zero-tolerance' migrant policy

Jun 20, 2018

By Elise Harris

In a new interview with Reuters, Pope Francis backed the U.S. bishops' opposition to the separation of migrant children from... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI on June 15, 2005 in Vatican City.

Benedict XVI talks resignation, Pope Francis in new book-length interview

Sep 9, 2016

By Elise Harris

Though he has rarely spoken since resigning from the papacy, Benedict XVI granted several lengthy interviews to German journalist Peter Seewald shortly... Read more

Vatican Journalist Aura Miguel with Radio Renascença interviews Pope Francis Sept. 8, 2015.

Full Text of Pope Francis' interview with Portuguese radio station

Sep 14, 2015

In a new, wide-ranging interview Pope Francis touched on a variety of serious and lighthearted topics, such as the current... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square after the Wednesday general audience on May 7, 2014.

Pope Francis to give live radio interview on Argentine station

Aug 5, 2014

By Elise Harris

This Friday Pope Francis is slated to give a live interview on an Argentine radio station that he helped raise... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square June 7, 2014.

Full text of Pope Francis' Interview with 'La Vanguardia'

Jun 13, 2014

In an interview granted with Spanish-language magazine "La Vanguardia" on Monday, Pope Francis lauded Pius XII for his efforts in... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in Saint Peter's Square during his General Audience on Nov. 13 2013

Those who truly seek goodness will be led to God, Pope affirms

Apr 7, 2014

By Elise Harris

In his March 31 interview with Belgian communications students, Pope Francis gave a message to both believers and non-believers, stating... Read more

Pope Francis rides through St. Peter's Square after Mass on April 28, 2013.

Transcript: Pope Francis' March 31 interview with Belgian youth

Apr 7, 2014

Pope Francis recently gave an interview at the Vatican to some youth from Flanders (Belgium), accompanied by the Bishop of... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Nov. 27, 2013

'I need the people of God to sustain me,' Pope says in interview

Mar 15, 2014

By Elise Harris

During a recent radio interview given to a station in a slum of Argentina, Pope Francis explained his frequent request... Read more

Pope Francis at the General Audience, Sept. 25, 2013.

Latest Pope Francis interview involved 'conflation' of details

Oct 7, 2013

Following skepticism of the accuracy of a recent interview with Pope Francis, several sources have suggested that the printed text,... Read more

Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles.

Archbishop Gomez: conversion, mercy at heart of Pope’s interview

Sep 26, 2013

In his weekly column, Archbishop José H. Gomez said that despite what secular media outlets have reported, the heart of... Read more

Fr. Antonio Spadaro,S.J. at a communications conference at the Pontifical Council for Social Communications, Sept 20, 2013.

Interviewer: Pope’s adherence to Church abortion teaching is clear

Sep 20, 2013

By Kevin J. Jones, Alan Holdren

Pope Francis is “absolutely clear” about Catholic teaching on abortion, but his first focus is to bring God’s salvation to... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square before the Wednesday general audience, May 22, 2013.

Proclaim fullness of Gospel, Pope teaches in interview

Sep 19, 2013

In a new wide-ranging interview, Pope Francis called for Christians to “heal wounds” in society by sharing the entirety of... Read more