Among the traditional religious activities that can earn one an indulgence — such as pilgrimage to holy sites, acts of ...

With his new encyclical, Pope Francis added his voice to this chorus of encouragement inviting people not to lose heart.

The Holy Father told groups of pilgrims attending his Jan. 15 general audience that they should be aware that millions of ...

In a new book, Pope Francis said he feels “all right” despite his illnesses. “The reality is, quite simply, that I am old,” ...

The book, six years in the making, vividly recreates Pope Francis’ childhood in Buenos Aires and offers few new insights into ...

Pope Francis' autobiography is being released Tuesday. In it, an introspective pope divulges some of the behind-the-scenes ...

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will meet with Pope Francis in January, likely the president's final international trip just days before he leaves the Oval Office, the White House announced on ...

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis on Thursday expressed condolences to the archbishop of New Orleans over the attack in the US city that killed at least 15 people, in a note sent by the Vatican. "His ...

Pope Francis, during a New Year's Day Mass at St. Peter's Basilica, emphasized the need to protect life from conception to natural death. He reiterated his opposition to abortion, comparing it to ...

Pope Francis on Thursday expressed condolences to the archbishop of New Orleans over the attack in the US city that killed at least 15 people, in a note sent by the Vatican. "His holiness Pope ...

Pope Francis marked the New Year with a heartfelt call for the faithful to safeguard life at all stages, from conception to natural death. Celebrating Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, the 88-year ...

Pope Francis is flanked by Vatican Head Master of ... as he presides over a mass in St. Peter's Basilica at The Vatican on New Year's Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) ...