The Vatican has taken the first main step to implement Pope Francis’ wish that Belgium’s late king be beatified.

The 88-year-old Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica before Mass on Christmas Eve, officially launching ...

“The president thanked the pope for his continued advocacy to alleviate global suffering, including his work to advance human ...

Pope Francis has appointed a new bishop to a Texas-based diocese who will replace a theologically conservative critic of the ...

While the pope has spoken out strongly on abortion, he has refused to engage ... Some of the anti-Francis opposition often overlaps with support for Trumpian politics. Now there’s a new difficulty.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Celebrating Christmas Mass after opening the Jubilee Year 2025, Pope Francis said the birth of Jesus ...

Joe Biden's visit with Pope Francis will be part of a three-day trip to Italy in January, likely the last international trip ...

President Joe Biden is expected to announce soon that he will visit the Vatican to meet with Pope Francis next month for what ...

Pope Francis talks with US President Donald Trump ... The hopes that Catholics placed in Trump’s anti-abortion stance have been dashed as he stepped away from the issue during the election.