Pope Francis made a visit on Thursday to one of the largest prison complexes in Italy, opening a special "Holy Door" for the ...
The pope also voiced concern about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza in his Christmas address, labeling the situation ...
In his Angelus address on Dec. 26, Pope Francis reflected on Stephen’s last words as he was being stoned to death: “Lord, do ...
Pope Francis prayed that the Jubilee Year may become “a season of hope” and reconciliation in a world at war and suffering ...
According to the Vatican, the tradition began in 1300 when Pope Boniface VII announced the first Jubilee. Later, Jubilees ...
Asia, like Africa, is a growth area for the Catholic church. In Georgetown University’s ranking of attendance at mass, ...
The pontiff's condemnation of atrocities in Gaza reveals an increasing anger over Israel's actions in the holy land ...
Pope Francis marked the day after Christmas by noting Christians are still being persecuted for their faith, as the Church ...