Pope Francis celebrated first vespers for the vigil of the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, in St. Peter’s Basilica on Tuesday.

In his homily, Francis said the Holy Year is an opportunity to relieve the debt of poor countries and commit to protecting ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday ... And the main Jubilee project was finished just ...

In a rare conversation with Norah O'Donnell, Pope Francis talked about Catholics in Gaza and the legacy he hopes to leave in ...

Across faiths and across the globe, prominent individuals whose legacies are likely to continue to shape their ministries and ...

Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message has urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year ...

Pope Francis said the story of Jesus' birth as a poor carpenter's son should instil hope that all people can make an impact ...

If God can visit us, even when our hearts seem like a lowly manger, we can truly say: Hope is not dead; hope is alive and it ...

ANALYSIS: Typically, cardinals are assigned to a diocese or a role in the Roman Curia. But due to a variety of circumstances, ...

Pope Francis doubled down Sunday on his condemnation of Israel's strikes on the Gaza Strip, denouncing their "cruelty" for ...

Pope Francis beat out NSA leaker Edward Snowden, U.S. gay rights activist Edith Windsor, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and Syrian ...

Pop diva Madonna has been hit with a slew of death threats by hardline Christian cranks over her controversial "hanging out ...