In his newly released memoir, Hope, the story of the world that made Jorge Mario Bergoglio — and, by extension, the world leader we know as Pope Francis — is a story finally told in his own words. But ...

Even after Elizabeth recognizes the significance of Mary’s pregnancy, saying, “Most blessed are you among women and blessed ...

The Sisters of Mercy who staff the Bishops’ Office for U.S. Visitors to the Vatican greet visitors and hand out tickets to ...

Pope Francis will hold the scheduled audiences at his residence on Friday and Saturday, the Vatican announced. On Wednesday, ...

VATICAN: A Vatican Press Office statement to journalists said “Due to bronchitis that he is experiencing these days, and in ...

In his message, the Holy Father decried how obsession with efficiency, materialism, ambition, and self-centeredness has created a culture of loneliness and indifference in wealthy nations.

Christians are called to follow Mary's example by responding to God's love with action, reaching out to others instead of withdrawing from the world.

Pope Francis on Wednesday continued his catechesis on “Jesus Christ Our Hope,” saying love is the force that compels people ...

Francis, who appeared chilled in the Paul VI Hall, again turned his thoughts to the countries ‘suffering from war’, also mentioning Jordan. To the Polish pilgrims, he invited them to ...

Pope Francis listens as an aide, right, reads his message for him during a weekly general audience in the Pope Paul VI hall ...

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Pope Francis meets representatives of the media during a public jubilar audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Saturday ...