The Pontiff professed the affection he has for the Nicaraguan people, distinguished by their “extraordinary love for God,” ...

Not every Christian is called to be an apostle, prophet or evangelist, Pope Francis said, but all Christians can cultivate ...

Focusing again on the fundamental Christian beliefs outlined by the Council of Nicaea almost 1,700 years ago can help ...

Pope Francis welcomed the recent Lebanon-Israel ceasefire while urging the faithful to “stand erect and raise your heads” ...

Pope Francis breaks the silence on Nicaragua under Daniel Ortega, who has been fiercely persecuting the Catholic Church for ...

Catholic voters swung behind Donald Trump in the election. But the president-elect and Pope Francis’ visions couldn’t be ...

The 87-year-old pontiff – who turns 88 next month – enacted a new set of liturgical rites aimed at modernizing the Catholic ...

In “a note of accompaniment” to the final document, the pope made clear that Catholic bishops throughout the world are to ...

Pope Francis’ plan to build an eco-village in the historic gardens of Castel Gandolfo, the summer residence of the popes, ...

The Holy Father’s vision of global solidarity and interreligious fraternity has found a foothold in this predominantly Muslim ...

Pope Francis said on Thursday he planned to visit Turkey's Iznik next year for the anniversary of the first council of the ...

Through this pain, I am learning greater love. Pain is not only a road to anger and despair; if based on faith, it is a good ...