Since his election to the papacy in 2013, Francis has never returned to his home country of Argentina. Read more
The Italian prelate’s statement that legalized assisted suicide is “feasible” refers to a “specific” proposed law in Italy, the Vatican... Read more
Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia’s remarks on legalizing assisted suicide contradict the clear teachings of the Catholic Church. Read more
“Today’s Gospel invites us to tell Jesus everything,” Pope Francis said during his Regina Caeli address. Read more
The May 14 liturgy will take place in the context of an official visit of Coptic Pope Tawadros II of... Read more
Bishop Guerino Di Tora said the incident was the result of a “failure in communication” and he “expresses deep regret... Read more
While the world today can view sickness and suffering as meaningless, Pope Francis wants everyone to remember that Christ has... Read more
The Papal Foundation, a U.S.-based organization that provides funding for Catholic projects, is in Rome for its annual pilgrimage and... Read more
Persecution of Christians is not just a thing of the past, Pope Francis said. Read more
By the end of 2023, nearly 70% of the cardinals eligible to become the next pope will have been appointed... Read more
Leaders in the Eastern Catholic Churches had asked the pope to change the norms regarding age limitations and voting. Read more
“I am following with concern the events unfolding in Sudan,” Pope Francis said on Sunday. Read more
A message by Pope John Paul II for Divine Mercy Sunday, written prior to his death, was read at the... Read more
“Without the community, it is difficult to find Jesus,” Pope Francis said in his Regina Caeli message. Read more
“I address a grateful thought to the memory of St. John Paul II, at this time the object of unfounded... Read more
A trip to Mongolia would make Pope Francis the first pope to visit the Asian country that shares a 2,880-mile... Read more
In light of the influx of tourists, the Vatican has introduced a separate “prayer entrance” for those who want to... Read more
In a recently published interview, Pope Francis said he called in exorcists when he was archbishop and warned that the... Read more
Pope Francis revised a law regulating the Vatican’s judicial system on Wednesday, reversing some aspects of the pope’s prior reform... Read more
A committee of 22 people started the writing process for the synod’s working document that will be the blueprint for... Read more