The book, which was six years in the making, vividly recreates Francis’ childhood in Buenos Aires but offers few new insights ...

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

Pope Francis's recent encyclical Dilexit Nos (DN) is unique, at least within his term of office. It deals with deeply spiritual issues, using spiritual terms. One can judge them only by the Spirit, ...

For his last message of 2024, Pope Francis reflected on the ongoing work for the Jubilee that has begun. He celebrated the ...

The Vatican plays a unique diplomatic role in global conflicts, despite lacking military power, as Pope Francis navigates ...

For more than 45 years, the Knights of Columbus Pilgrim Icon Program has brought sacred images to Catholic parishes around ...

Cardinal Robert McElroy of San Diego is known for his progressive views on LGBTQ+ issues and social inequality.

The Holy Father has shared his views on sustainability and environmental protection well known via his second encyclical, titled "Laudato Si.” “With the new Popemobile, Pope Francis is the ...

Pope Francis, the Argentine-born leader of the ... as strategic territories for sustainable development. “The encyclicals Laudato Si' and Fratelli Tutti are fundamental documents to think ...

The Alpine locals said the Pope had written several encyclicals – open letters on specific themes – about the importance of ...