The pope, in a previously unannounced move, came out to the square shortly before noon at the end of the celebration of a ...

The Roman emperors were central figures in the ancient Roman religion. The emperor also served as high priest, since he was ...

Pope Francis has approved the decree recognising the "heroic virtues" of Antoni Gaudí, known as the "architect of God" for ...

Pope Francis is “in good humor” and “receives much affection” from people worldwide, the Vatican spokesman said on April 1.

Pope Francis on Monday declared Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí “venerable,” bringing the designer of Barcelona’s iconic ...

A Vatican spokesman told journalists the pope had wanted to get some air and then decided to extend his time outside of his ...

Pope Francis wished a "Happy Palm Sunday and Happy Holy Week" to the faithful gathered in Saint Peter's Square following the conclusion of a mass presided over by Cardinal Leonardo Sandri on his ...

Pope Francis made his first public appearance since being discharged from hospital two weeks ago after treatment for double ...

LONDON -- Pope Francis on Sunday made his first public appearance since being discharged from hospital two weeks ago. Francis ...

Viral video of Pope Francis in casual wear during a quiet visit to St Peter’s Basilica has drawn global attention and praise ...

Bishop Lewandowski was born in Toledo, Ohio, and grew up on a farm in Lima, Ohio, as the second of four children. One of his ...