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

Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office. He is appointing Sister Simona Brambilla, an Italian ...

Pope Francis’ decision to appoint a liberal cardinal to the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. was reportedly done in response ...

Pope Francis on Wednesday enjoyed a performance by members of an African-themed circus troupe called CircAfrica.

Over 545,000 pilgrims have crossed the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica, marking a strong start to Pope Francis's Holy Year ...

Prosecutors in the Sardinian city of Sassari on Wednesday filed a request to indict nine people, including Antonino Becciu, ...

The film looks at the backstabbing intrigue that undermines elections even among the holiest constituents — such as Catholic ...

Pope Francis has denounced the “scourge” of child labor and other abuses suffered by children, saying anyone who harms or ...

The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad landed Tuesday at the ...