The Pope has urged "hope and kindness" in a message recorded for Thought for the Day for BBC Radio 4's Today programme. Pope ...

According to the Vatican's records, there have been more than 260 popes—and all of them men. There is, however, a story ...

Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the ...

Pope Francis said the story of Jesus' birth as a poor carpenter's son should instil hope that all people can make an impact ...

Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, delivered the "Urbi et Orbi" Christmas message and blessing from the ...

If UK basketball coach Mark Pope can continue early success in SEC play, he's on his way to being college basketball's ...

Pope Francis on Wednesday urged “all people of all nations” to find the courage “to silence the sounds of arms" and overcome ...

When Pope Francis formally opens the Holy Year next week, he will launch a dizzying 12-month calendar of events that include ...

Pope Francis’ Christmas message was a plea for reconciliation, peace and care for others. By Elisabetta Povoledo Elisabetta Povoledo is a reporter based in Rome, covering Italy, the Vatican and ...

Texas hosts the Northwestern State Demons after Jordan Pope scored 42 points in Texas' 98-62 victory over the New Orleans Privateers.

Pope Francis on Tuesday opens the 2025 Holy Year, kicking off a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected to draw ...

The intimate Mass led by Pope Francis marked a historic moment — the first opening of a jubilee Holy Door within a prison.