The Pope urged young Catholics to embrace their role in the Church. Pope Francis said Monday that Blessed Carlo Acutis shows ...

Pope Francis and leaders from around the world are meeting at the Vatican this week to discuss the rights of children — ...

On Sunday, Pope Francis marked the Day for Life in Italy, which has the theme “Transmitting life, hope for the world.” The ...

The once-powerful archbishop of Peruvian capital Lima and the first-ever cardinal of Opus Dei has acknowledged that the Vatican had imposed sanctions on him in 2019 following an allegation of sexual ...

Cardinal Koovakad, who was in the diplomatic service of the Holy See for 14 years, is part of the Syro-Malabar Church, one of ...

During the Holy Year 2025, which is centered on proclaiming a message of hope, Pope Francis told future priests to let hope ...

The pope’s comments provided the latest indication of a potential rekindling of frictions between the Vatican and the next ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis on Sunday hailed the release of Cuban prisoners as a “gesture of great hope” that he prayed would be undertaken elsewhere, as he welcomed an agreement the Vatican helped ...

LONDON -- Pope Francis fell and injured his arm on Thursday in his residence, the Vatican said. "This morning, due to a fall at the Santa Marta house, Pope Francis suffered a bruise to his right ...

The year 2024 was marked by inspiring events for the Catholic Church—worldwide, such as the Synod, the reopening of Notre Dame, and the pope's trip to Corsica. We take a look back at 12 of these major ...

Pope Francis presides over a mass at Place d Austerlitz with a statue of Napoleon in the background in Ajaccio, as part of his trip on the French island of Corsica, on December 15, 2024.