The Vatican’s Synod on Synodality was nothing like papal gatherings of cinematic lore, but it clearly reflects Francis’s view ...

Turning to the plight of Middle Eastern Christians, Pope Francis on Saturday prayed for their continued witness in a region ...

The annual document for Pope Francis on initiatives for the prevention of child abuse was presented today. The Commission ...

The dialogue [with China] continues, in small steps but it continues,” Cardinal Pietro Parolin said. “I confirm this approach ...

With Pope Francis a few weeks away from his 88th birthday, the plotting for his successor is well underway at the Vatican ...

Pope Francis has decided to cut the salaries of the cardinals working at the Vatican again, a measure that will take effect ...

Pope Francis’ Sept. 9-11 visit to Timor-Leste was a landmark for the nation and of immense significance for the Catholic ...

On October 24, Pope Francis released his fourth encyclical, titled Dilexit nos (“He Loved Us”), dedicated to the Sacred Heart. Unlike the widespread political and media interest surrounding Laudato si ...

The Pope has made clear his desire to visit China and many saw last September’s tour of Asia by Francis as a dress rehearsal for a possible visit to Beijing. That tour saw Francis embroiled in ...

Pope Francis has paid his respects on Saturday to the “Garden of Angels,” an area in Rome’s third largest cemetery which ...

Pope Francis on Tuesday paid a home visit to Emma Bonino, a veteran politician who successfully campaigned in the 1970s to legalise abortion in Italy, bringing her a bouquet of roses and chocolates.