Vatican Diary. The health chronicles of popes are an old practice, revealing—at least in certain eras—the frail constitution ...

Pope Francis had a busy schedule, holding a new weekly general audience, being awarded the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom ...

The White House commended Pope Francis for his commitment to serving the poor, as well as advocating for peace and protecting ...

Pope Francis has appointed Consolata Missionary Sister Simona Brambilla to be the first woman to lead a Vatican dicastery.

Pope Francis ushered in the New Year with an appeal for the faithful to reject abortion, calling for a “firm commitment” to protect and respect life from conception to natural death ROME -- Pope ...

The pope, who turned 88 Dec. 17, mostly uses a wheelchair and presides over rather than concelebrates most public liturgies.

Despite health challenges that led to a canceled trip to Dubai for COP28, Pope Francis maintained an ambitious travel ...

Pope Francis opens the Holy Year 2025, continues calls for peace, and addresses global challenges, emphasizing love, hope, ...

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In the quiet of Christmas Eve, Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, launching what ...

Pope Francis on Tuesday formally inaugurates the 2025 Holy Year, reviving an ancient church tradition encouraging the ...

Did you know Pope Francis was a nightclub bouncer, his favorite movie is “La Strada” by Federico Fellini, and that he doesn’t watch television? On the ...

Pope Francis offered prayers for the victims while on a visit Sunday to the French Mediterranean island of Corsica. AID FROM FRANCE Rescuers and firefighters were sent from France and the nearby ...