ROME — An introspective Pope Francis has divulged some of the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the secret 2013 conclave that ...

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

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

The Catholic Church has faced many challenges over the years. From scandals to internal struggles, the leadership has often ...

President Joe Biden on Saturday awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of ... Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008.

including Pope Francis' work to alleviate suffering for vulnerable communities," according to the White House. The award is the highest civilian honor a president can award and is given to ...

President Biden honored Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction, the highest civilian award given by the president, on Saturday, saying the pontiff was a "light of ...

One of Pope Francis’ lasting reforms will be his reshaping of the papacy to embrace simplicity and humility, as seen in his decisions to live in a Vatican ...

Pope Francis kicked off the first Saturday jubilee audience of 2025 by urging pilgrims to embrace hope as a divine strength that enables new beginnings, drawing inspiration from St. John the Baptist.

Pope Francis on Sunday celebrated the feast of the Baptism of the Lord by baptizing 21 babies in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel and praying the Angelus with pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square.

"They also discussed efforts to advance peace around the world, including Pope Francis’ work to alleviate suffering for vulnerable communities," according to the White House statement.

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