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 ...

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

Pope Francis has appointed a supporter of allowing pro-abortion Catholic politicians to receive communion to lead the Roman ...

With diplomatic relations spanning more than 180 sovereign states, the Holy See maintains one of the world’s most extensive ...

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, ...

Can Hope, his autobiographical meditations on migration, sexuality and war, assuage a Catholic church in crisis?

Much of the book contains familiar stories of Pope Francis' past, his childhood and relationship with his grandmother Rosa, ...

A new tour for Jubilee 2025 of the Vatican Gardens at the pope’s summer palace in Castel Gandolfo aims to bring Pope Francis’ ...

When we are tempted to lose hope, we must remember that it is not a feeling or an emotion but a virtue, says the bishop of ...

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

Since our nation's founding, American Catholics have confronted the question of whether one can be a faithful Catholic and a devoted citizen of the United States.