AJACCIO, Corsica (AP) — Pope Francis' one-day visit to the French island of Corsica on Sunday, two days before his 88th birthday, puts a dual focus on the Mediterranean, highlighting local ...

AJACCIO, Corsica (AP) — Pope Francis on the first papal visit ever to the French island of Corsica on Sunday called for a dynamic form of laicism, promoting the kind of popular piety that ...

The island region has a strong autonomy movement steeped in national identity and pride, which aims to achieve the further political autonomy of Corsica from France. What will Pope Francis do there?

Pope Francis to Visit French Island of Corsica on Dec. 15 By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis will visit Corsica on Dec. 15, the Vatican said on Saturday, the first recorded ...

AJACCIO, Corsica (AP) — Pope Francis on the first papal visit ever to the French island of Corsica on Sunday called for a dynamic form of laicism, promoting the kind of popular piety that ...

On Dec. 15, Pope Francis will travel to Ajaccio, the capital of the French island of Corsica, for a less than ... makes it possible to reach those who do not know the depth and richness of formal ...

AJACCIO, Corsica (AP) — Pope Francis on the first papal visit ever to the French island of Corsica on Sunday called for a dynamic form of laicism, promoting the kind of popular piety that ...