One of Francis’ lasting reforms will be his reshaping of the papacy to embrace simplicity and humility. In his new ...

The appointment marks a major step in Pope Francis’ aim to give women more leadership roles in governing the church.

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis on Monday named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, appointing an Italian nun, Sister ...

Pope Francis expressed his condolences Saturday to Los Angeles communities affected by devastating wildfires that have ...

The star,” Pope Francis said, “speaks to us of that unique light that can show to all people the way to salvation and ...

Pope Francis accepted Tuesday the early resignation ... from the traditionalist community Missionaries of Divine Mercy took place in the Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin in Lorgues on Dec ...

Pope Francis is offering his prayers for the victims of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County, church officials said Saturday. The pope sent a telegram to Los Angeles Archbishop José H.

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis on Monday named the first woman ... from the Jesuits and Franciscans to the Mercy nuns and smaller newer movements. The appointment means that a woman is now responsible ...

The pope can deviate from the 25-year cycle, established in 1475, by declaring extraordinary jubilees. This last occurred in 2015-16 when Francis opened the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy.

Pope Francis Has Named the First Woman to Head a ... from the Jesuits and Franciscans to the Mercy nuns and smaller newer movements. The appointment means that a woman is now responsible for ...

Pope Francis called for an end to global wars and ... as representing God’s mercy, which “unties every knot; it tears down every wall of division; it dispels hatred and the spirit of revenge.” ...