The pope, who turned 88 Dec. 17, mostly uses a wheelchair and presides over rather than concelebrates most public liturgies.

In a rare interview, Pope Francis answers questions on global conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, migrants in the U.S., sexual abuse in the church, and more during a conversation with.

In a rare conversation with Norah O'Donnell, Pope Francis talked about Catholics in Gaza and the legacy he hopes to leave in ...

The life of the church in 2024 was defined as much by what did not happen, as by what did. The most important thing that did ...

The 2024 National Eucharistic Congress was a capstone event during the third year of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ initiative to renew faith in the Eucharistic Lord. The five-day congress ...

Many are hoping that the Eucharistic fire started this past year through the revival will lead to an outpouring of fervor and missionary zeal across the country.

President Biden will seek solace and “relief” during a visit with Pope Francis next month, according to people familiar with ...

Pope Francis opens the Holy Year 2025, continues calls for peace, and addresses global challenges, emphasizing love, hope, ...

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday, inaugurating a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected to draw some 32 million pilgrims to Rome in a test of the pope ...

Pope Francis called for cease-fires for the conflicts in Ukraine and in the Middle East during his Christmas message in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City.

Meanwhile, a series of recent statements by Pope Francis has provided a case study in the way Catholic values and scriptural ...

Pope Francis Kicks off a Yearlong Jubilee That Will Test His Stamina and Rome's Patience VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday, inaugurating a celebration of ...