Looking back over the last 12 months on the Vatican beat, it’s tempting to call 2024 “tumultuous” — tempting, that is, but ...

The pope, who turned 88 Dec. 17, mostly uses a wheelchair and presides over rather than concelebrates most public liturgies.

In a rare interview, Pope Francis answers questions on global conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, migrants in the U.S., sexual abuse in the church, and more during a conversation with.

In a rare conversation with Norah O'Donnell, Pope Francis talked about Catholics in Gaza and the legacy he hopes to leave in ...

Relatives say if King Baudouin were to be recognized as a saint, they would want for him to be an example for all heads of ...

The Vatican said Pope Francis will lead the Angelus prayer scheduled ... his third Christmas Day speech Wednesday since taking the throne from his late mother Queen Elizabeth II.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday, inaugurating a celebration of the Catholic Church ...

Pope Francis opens the Holy Year 2025, continues calls for peace, and addresses global challenges, emphasizing love, hope, ...

The pontiff reminded the Catholic faithful on Wednesday of children suffering from war and hunger, the elderly living in ...

Brothers and sisters, do not be afraid! The Door is open, it is wide open! Come! Let us be reconciled with God, and then we ...