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

Italian farmers brought their animals to the Vatican on Friday to be blessed by Cardinal Mauro Gambetti on the feast of St.

"In the journey of life, we could identify hope as the signpost that marks our itinerary," Pope Francis said during a meeting ...

Francis spent much of the past decade in relatively good health but has dealt with several painful medical conditions over ...

Pope Francis has met with more than 100 comedians from across the world, including Jimmy Fallon, Chris Rock and Whoopi Goldberg, at the Vatican in Rome. The Pope said comedians have the "power to ...

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