Pope Francis' autobiography is being released Tuesday. In it, an introspective pope divulges some of the behind-the-scenes ...

I have arrived this far, taken these actions, removed these people, now it’s your turn,” said Benedict XVI, when handing the ...

Francis spent much of the past decade in relatively good health but has dealt with several painful medical conditions over ...

With his new encyclical, Pope Francis added his voice to this chorus of encouragement inviting people not to lose heart.

The Cuban government announced that it would release hundreds of political prisoners, citing inspiration from Pope Francis' ...

Pope Francis’ decision to appoint a liberal cardinal to the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. was reportedly done in response ...

Pope Francis offered that reminder on Monday as he presided at Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on the feast of the Epiphany. In ...

Pope Francis concluded the Christmas season with a call for communities to foster welcome and integration, rejecting ...

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

The book, which was six years in the making, vividly recreates Francis’ childhood in Buenos Aires but offers few new insights ...

The move marks a major step in Pope Francis’ aim to give women more leadership roles in the church, while standing firm on ...