One of Francis’ lasting reforms will be his reshaping of the papacy to embrace simplicity and humility. In his new ...

JERUSALEM — Hope, the theme chosen by Pope Francis for Jubilee 2025, is in short supply in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza right now, but is needed more than ever, local Catholic leaders say. While few ...

Pope Francis delivered his annual “state of the ... for almost three years now, has caused so much bloodshed in war-torn Ukraine and has taken an enormous toll of lives, including those ...

For some years now, Francis’ health has been a source of ... People in the crowd cheered: “Viva il papa” — “Long live the pope.” Elisabetta Povoledo is a reporter based in Rome ...

Milwaukee archdiocese prepares for leadership transition as Jeffrey Grob becomes 12th archbishop in historic ceremony.

The Catholic Church is not exactly known for its tolerance of transsexuals. But after a priest near Rome called the Vatican's attention to the difficulties faced by a group of transsexuals in his ...

Faithful walk through the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica on Wednesday at the Vatican after it was opened by Pope Francis ...

Pope Francis presides over the Christmas Eve mass ... Other banners said: "We want life, not death", and "Stop the Gaza genocide now!" Jerusalem resident Hisham Makhoul said spending Christmas ...

Pope Francis called for the sound of arms "to be ... Turnout for the "No Family Without Christmas" event, now in its eighth year, exceeded organizers' expectations. You can watch our video on ...

Jesuitical” hosts Zac Davis and Ashley McKinless spoke with Cardinal Robert McElroy about his call for a church of “radical ...

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With haste, then, let us set out to behold the Lord who is born for us, our hearts joyful and attentive, ready to meet him and then to bring hope to the way we live ... here and now in our world ...