Noting the shepherds’ openness to receive the news of the coming of Jesus, the Pope’s catechesis emphasized that it is 'the ...

Pope Francis sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in an unusual open letter to America's ...

Francis emphasized that immigration laws and policies should be subordinated to the dignified treatment of people, especially ...

The pope’s words were conveyed in a written speech handed out during an audience with an association of midwives and OB-GYNs ...

"What is built on the basis of force, and not on the truth about the equal dignity of every human being, begins badly and will end badly," Francis wrote.

Pope Francis on Wednesday continued his catechesis ... Lk 1:68),” he said. “Mary gets up and sets out on a journey, like all those who are called to in the Bible.” During the audience ...

Pope Francis fell Thursday and hurt ... after which he determined he couldn’t keep up with the globe-trotting demands of the papacy. Francis has said, however, that he has no plans to resign ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Sunday told soldiers, police and other law enforcement officials from around the world that armed force can only be used for legitimate defense and must always ...

Pope Francis shared his prayers and extended "cordial greetings" to President-elect Trump ahead of his inaugural ceremony Monday morning. "I ask God to guide your efforts in promoting peace and ...

the future pope had to grow up quickly and care for his siblings. 3. He made a vow not to watch TV and hasn't really cheated. Reporters who cover the Vatican have heard for years that Francis ...

Francis said he prayed that America would live up to its ideals of being a “land of opportunity and welcome for all.” Pope Francis called President Trump’s deportation plans a “disgrace.” ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis fell Thursday and ... after which he determined he couldn’t keep up with the globe-trotting demands of the papacy. Francis has said that he has no plans to resign ...