Caught between his progressive inner circle and an influx of conservatism, the Holy Father should 'brace' himself for a ...

Pope Francis urges seminary formators to prioritize inner freedom, balanced humanity, and mission-focused training while ...

Vásquez was most recently selected by Francis to oversee the Diocese of Tyler, also in Texas, after he dismissed its former ...

In the wake of Trump’s election victory last year, Pope Francis wasted no time in criticizing the notion of mass deportations ...

"Pope Francis went on to say that his heart is close to all the people who inhabit the Holy Land, which includes Israelis and ...

Pope Francis warned Wednesday against a "chauvinistic mentality" in the Catholic Church, as he promoted a nun to head the executive administration of the tiny Vatican City state.

Pope Francis honored Benedictine Father Prosper Guéranger on the 150th anniversary of his death, highlighting his role in the ...

Great importance is being attached to the main door of the Basilica of Nazareth, where the Incarnation historically took place ...

Pope Francis says Donald Trump’s plans to impose mass deportations ... He has said the dignity and rights of migrants trump any national security concerns. Associated Press religion coverage receives ...

Francis is also in a unique position, in that he follows two popes who had a more conservative view of what Vatican II represented. In Catholic theological terms, St. Pope John Paul II and Benedict ...

Pope Francis tripped while entering the Vatican auditorium for an audience Saturday after the handle of his walking stick snapped, but he avoided falling.