Every Christian, and not just those serving as missionaries in remote regions of the world, have an obligation to share the hope that comes from faith, Pope Francis said. Christians ...

The Sisters of Mercy who staff the Bishops’ Office for U.S. Visitors to the Vatican greet visitors and hand out tickets to ...

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Pope Francis also praised the “important priestly presence” of military chaplains, pointing to the moral and spiritual ...

The pope has faced several health challenges in recent years, including knee problems requiring a wheelchair, respiratory ...

CLEVELAND – Easter 2025 will fall on one of the latest dates possible: April 20. That’s nearly three weeks later than the date from 2024. The reason for the late date is that Easter is a ...

King Charles and Queen Camilla will travel to Italy and the Vatican in April to meet with Pope Francis, as the Catholic Church celebrates a special Jubilee year, which takes place every quarter of ...

VATICAN CITY, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Pope Francis said on Wednesday that he is suffering from a "strong cold", and asked an aide to read his prepared message for his weekly general audience at the Vatican.

Campaigners say Italy, where the Vatican still holds considerable influence, has been slow to confront the problem.

Sisters from a convent outside Waco have repeatedly visited the prisoners—and even made them affiliates of their order. The ...

Ringing the handheld Sanctus bells during the consecration and elevation of the Host and chalice at Mass is a familiar sound ...

Travelers heading to Italy in 2025 should be aware of pickpockets in crowded areas, even in churches or religious sites. They ...