The 88-year-old Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica before Mass on Christmas Eve, officially launching ...

Prior to offering his blessing "urbi et orbi," Francis prayed for peace in Ukraine, the Holy Land, Lebanon and Syria, and in ...

The Vatican’s condemnation of Israel reflects a double standard, especially when contrasted with its relative silence on other human rights abuses.

Relatives say if King Baudouin were to be recognized as a saint, they would want for him to be an example for all heads of ...

Words of Pope Francis on opened the Holy Door of St Peter's Basilica before Mass on Christmas Eve, officially launching the ...

Pope Francis has addressed the mystery of why he withdrew his hand from worshippers' kisses, explaining it was a “simple question of hygiene”. Vatican spokesman Alessandro Gisotti said the ...

SINGAPORE--Pope Francis wrapped up his visit to Singapore ... But he came back to the topic at hand make his main point about the need for people of different faiths to engage in constructive ...

The pope inaugurated the Catholic Church's historic 2025 Jubilee of "Hope" at the Vatican on Christmas Eve in traditional ...

Archbishop Dermot Farrell delivered this homily today during Mass in Saint Mary's Pro-Cathedral, Archdiocese of Dublin for ...

Pope Francis places his hand on the head of a new cardinal, during the ceremony of New Cardinal creation at St. Peter's Basilica. ©vatican Media/Cpp/IPA via ZUMA Press/dpa Pope Francis has ...

Pope Francis shakes hands with French President Emmanuel Macron in Ajaccio at the end of his one-day visit in the French island of Corsica, Sunday, Dec 15, 2024. (Photo: AP/Tiziana Fabi via Pool) ...

perhaps even with a helping hand,” he said. “Theology can be that guide on the journey.” Pope Francis asked that theology programs make adjustments to accommodate people interested in ...