Pope Francis delivers Mass on World Day of Peace Pope Francis delivers Mass on World Day of Peace. Watch more on Independent ...

Let us not be afraid to throw open bright windows of closeness to those who are suffering, of forgiveness, of compassion, and ...

Pope Francis leads Christmas Eve Mass with opening of Holy Door at the Vatican Pope Francis presides over Christmas Eve Mass ...

Pope Francis renewed his calls for peace on Sunday during the Angelus prayer. Speaking to the thousands of faithful gathered in St Peter's Square, he asked them to pray for those affected by conflicts ...

Pope Francis is delivering his "Urbi et Orbi" message and blessing on Christmas Day from Vatican City.

Pope Francis has warned that bullying in schools prepares students for war rather than peace. Francis made the remarks in a ...

On his wheelchair, Pope Francis began the celebration of Christmas by opening the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica at the ...

Pope Francis called for the protection of life at New Year’s Day Mass on Wednesday, offering a seemingly anti-abortion message. “Let us entrust this new year to Mary, Mother of God,” Francis ...

Francis is the first pope from the Americas ... That gives me a lot of hope. People want to live. People forge ahead. And people are fundamentally GOOD. We are all fundamentally good.

For some years now, Francis’ health has been a source of ... People in the crowd cheered: “Viva il papa” — “Long live the pope.” Elisabetta Povoledo is a reporter based in Rome ...

According to the Vatican, the tradition began in 1300 when Pope Boniface VII announced the first Jubilee. Later, Jubilees ...

Pope Francis expressed his appreciation for the ball sport of bocce during an audience with representatives of the Italian Bowling Federation on Dec. 20, praising its social aspects and ...