VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday , inaugurating a celebration of the Catholic Church that ...

Pope Francis, who celebrates his 88th birthday ... “Think about it: What is our vocation today, at our age?” the pope asked grandparents and elderly in his 2021 message for the World Day ...

Pope Francis delivered two Christmas messages at the Vatican on Saturday, warning against gossip’s “destructive effects” while celebrating the importance of family life and humble service.

Pope Francis inaugurated his Holy Year at Rome’s main prison on Thursday, bringing a message of hope to inmates and involving ...

Pope Francis called for peace between Ukraine and Russia during a mass on Sunday and referred to the warring countries as "brothers," sparking anger on social media platforms. During a visit to ...

Security forces thwarted a pair of assassination attempts against Pope Francis — including a suicide bomber — during his March 2021 visit to Iraq, the pontiff shared in his new memoir.

Pope Francis has claimed a plot to assassinate him during a 2021 visit to Iraq involving two suicide bombers was foiled thanks to the intervention of British intelligence and Iraqi security forces.

As Pope Francis turns 88 today, we offer moving meditations from throughout his pontificate: “The Lord loves us tenderly. ... He does not love us with words. He approaches us, and in being close ...

VATICAN CITY, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Pope Francis, who has just turned 88 and has been suffering from a heavy cold, will lead the regular Sunday Angelus prayer from inside his residence as a ...

Pope Francis installed on Saturday21 new cardinals from five continents, many of whom could one day help elect his successor. The pope led a ceremony in St. Peter's Basilica, with what appeared to ...

Pope visits French island of Corsica, celebrates Mass Also meets French President Emmanuel Macron Francis says some religious groups are stoking divisions Does not name the groups but tells ...