Pope Francis taps one of most outspoken and progressive-leaning U.S. Catholic leaders to Washington, D.C. ahead of Trump term ...

An Italian nun, Sister Simona Brambilla, will become prefect of the department responsible for all the Catholic Church’s ...

The appointment marks a major step in Francis’ aim to give women more leadership roles in governing the Catholic Church.

The office is one of the most important in the Vatican, overseeing all religious orders under the Catholic church.

Urbi et Orbi' (to the city and world) address, Francis mentioned the Ukraine conflict directly and called for 'the boldness ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday ... But he appeared in fine form Tuesday night. His ...

Pope Francis, turning 88 and recovering from a cold, will lead Sunday's Angelus prayer from his residence as a precaution.

Pope Francis has sparked fresh health concerns after appearing at a Vatican event with a black bruise on his chin and a swollen neck. On Saturday, the leader of the Catholic Church was in ...

Sister Simona Brambilla will head the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life.

A coalition of Jewish organizations sent a letter to Pope Francis Monday saying his comments about the Israel-Hamas war ...

Pope Francis’ Christmas message was a plea ... tourists who visited the city this year. For some years now, Francis’ health has been a source of concern. The pontiff was hospitalized for ...

Pope Francis has reiterated his call for peace, urging warring nations to end attacks on civilians. “No more striking civilians! No more striking schools or hospitals! No more striking workplaces!” ...