Mary is always the mother that brings us to Jesus,” the Holy Father said. “Mary does not only point to herself. She points to ...

Pope Francis appointed a new preacher of the papal household: a 53-year-old Italian Capuchin priest who studied computer science and mathematics and discovered his vocation while ...

The conclave system may seem dramatic, but it was developed after centuries of outside interference and looting.

Aimed at reaching out to people unable to go to Rome for the Holy Year and helping the millions who are expected to visit St.

Announced by the Italian publisher Mondadori at the Frankfurt Book Fair in Germany October 16, a new autobiography of Pope Francis will be published next January, titled Hope. The book will be ...

Pope Francis may travel to the Corsican capital of Ajaccio to conclude a conference organized by the diocese on popular devotion in the Mediterranean, scheduled for December 14-15. A papal Mass is ...

The Catholic Church must put more effort into ensuring that the sacrament of confirmation is not the "sacrament of goodbye" ...

The Church must put more effort into ensuring that the sacrament of confirmation is not the "sacrament of goodbye," Pope ...

Pope Francis kisses a child as he rides the popemobile around St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican before his weekly general audience Oct. 30, 2024. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez) VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The ...

Twice in past years, I hopped a flight to Rome in order to cover one of the most arcane, storied and secretive events in human history: the election of a new pope. That event is also known as a ...

The first time Daniel Allan waved a brand-new white skull cap at Pope Francis, the Pope didn’t stop. It’s a tradition in Rome ...

Pope Francis has offered prayers to Filipinos affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, which devastated many areas in Luzon including Calabarzon and the Bicol Region. Pope Francis made the remarks ...