Jorge Mario Bergoglio was 17 years old when he first received his vocation to become a priest. It happened on Sept. 21, 1953 ...

"Today the prison has become a basilica like the others," said the Pope, adding, "here there are no big fish but small fish," ...

Brothers and sisters, do not be afraid! The Door is open, it is wide open! Come! Let us be reconciled with God, and then we ...

The Pope issued a strong warning against indolence and laziness ... from the climate crisis to social injustice. Hope, ...

The first Holy Year was called in 1300, and in recent times they are generally celebrated every 25 to 50 years.

The Pope's got jokes. Because religion isn't drab and dour, because laughter humanises, and without humanity where would we ...

Pope Francis, who has just turned 88 and has been suffering from a heavy cold, will lead the regular Sunday Angelus prayer ...