VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Offering his condolences, Pope Francis praised former U.S. President Jimmy Carter’s Christian faith and ...

Pope John Paul II made history by becoming the first leader of the Vatican to visit Greece in nearly 1300 years.

Highlights of the year included Pope Francis’ longest trip, an 11-day journey through Asia and Oceania; the conclusion of the ...

The Sistine Chapel was commissioned by Pope Sixtus IV for the Jubilee of 1475, and the big Vatican garage was built for the ...

I mean stories which were important but which didn’t generate a lot of buzz, either in the mainstream media or the ...

In 2024, Pope Francis will open “five sacred portals” on Christmas Eve for a ritual that has never been performed before — ...

Pope Francis on Dec. 24 officially launched the Vatican's 2025 Jubilee Year, encouraging Christians to use the milestone ...

In his homily, Francis said the Holy Year is an opportunity to relieve the debt of poor countries and commit to protecting ...

Pope Francis said the story of Jesus' birth as a poor carpenter's son should instil hope that all people can make an impact ...

Despite theological differences with Catholic teaching on several social issues, Carter maintained respectful dialogue with ...

In 2024, Pope Francis will open “five sacred portals” on Christmas Eve for a ritual that has never been performed before — ...