Pope Francis on Monday named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, appointing an Italian nun, Sister Simona ...
In his homily, he prayed that everyone learns to care for “every child born of a woman” and to protect “the precious gift of ...
ROME — Pope Francis wrapped up a busy Christmas season on Monday by calling for the faithful to promote a culture of welcome ...
Francis presided over Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica to mark Epiphany. According to the Bible, the feast marks the day that three wise men guided by a star came to visit the newborn Jesus. Francis said ...
Pope Francis started the new year with a powerful call for the defense of life, emphasizing the Catholic Church's stance ...
Pope Francis’ recent condemnation of Israel’s actions in Gaza ... Leopold II’s reign over the Congo Free State in the late ...
Pope Francis ushered in 2025 with a New Year's Day Mass at SCt. Peter's Basilica, braving untypically cold weather in Rome, ...
ROME — Pope Francis ushered in the New Year with a renewed appeal for ... He recently sparked outrage in Belgium when he criticized its abortion law as “homicidal” and announced he wanted to beatify ...