The appointment marks a major step in Pope Francis’ aim to give women more leadership roles in governing the church.
The Catholic Church is not exactly known for its tolerance of transsexuals. But after a priest near Rome called the Vatican's attention to the difficulties faced by a group of transsexuals in his ...
Annone, a majestic 4-year-old albino elephant from India, five centuries ago was the pet of Pope Leo X. The white elephant ...
Children occupy a privileged place in God’s heart, and whoever harms them will be accountable to him,” the Pontiff said.
Pope Francis has denounced the “scourge” of child labor and other abuses suffered by children, saying anyone who harms or ...
Amid security worries, millions of pilgrims are expected to descend on Rome for a Jubilee Year of major Catholic celebrations ...
Cardinal Baldassare Reina emphasized three fundamental aspects of episcopal ministry while emphasizing that episcopacy is ...
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday, inaugurating a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected to draw some 32 million pilgrims to Rome in a test ...
Pope Francis wrapped up a busy Christmas season ... of Christianity is expected to bring more than 30 million pilgrims to Rome over the next 12 months. The 88-year-old pope has a daunting ...
The Vatican plays a unique diplomatic role in global conflicts, despite lacking military power, as Pope Francis navigates ...