The 266th head of the Catholic Church called for peace in the Middle East—a routine request from his predecessors. But Pope ...

"Each time a pope takes ill, the winds of a conclave always feel as if they are blowing," Francis writes in his new memoir, referring to centuries-old tradition of cardinals gathering in the pope's ...

New renovations and AI-powered digital tours offer visitors a chance to see the historic site ahead of the 2025 Jubilee Year.

Pope Francis ushered in the New Year with an appeal for the faithful to reject abortion, calling for a “firm commitment” to ...

Pope Francis on Sunday celebrated the feast of the Baptism of the Lord by baptizing 21 babies in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis wrapped up a busy Christmas season on Monday by calling for the faithful to promote a culture of ...

Nicholas Colatrella netted a pair of goals and tallied an assist for Pope John, No. 10 in the NJ.com Top 20, in its 3-1 win ...

Today, each of you parents and the Church herself give the greatest, greatest gift: the gift of faith to children,” Pope ...

Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged "all people of all nations" to find courage during this ...

In his Sunday Angelus address, Pope Francis encouraged Christians to be “messengers of hope” in the jubilee year by saying ...

Angelo to the Via della Conciliazione, the main boulevard leading to St. Peter’s Square, was unveiled Monday. Vatican ...

Pope Francis opened the 'Holy Door' of St Peter's Basilica on Christmas Eve on Tuesday, kickstarting the special Jubilee year of Catholic celebrations. The 88-year-old pontiff, who has recently ...