The Vatican has taken the first main step to implement Pope Francis’ wish that Belgium’s late king be beatified.

ROME — The Vatican has taken the first main step to implement Pope Francis’ wish that Belgium’s late king be beatified for ...

Remembered as a humble leader and a defender of the most vulnerable, especially unborn children, St. John Paul II described ...

The pope opened the Jubilee Holy Doors praying that the Holy Spirit would soften hearts so that "enemies may speak to each ...

Pope Francis has arrived on the French island of Corsica, where he will give two speeches in the capital Ajaccio and preside ...

Pope Francis called for cease-fires for the conflicts in Ukraine and in the Middle East during his Christmas message in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City.

Pope Francis said the story of Jesus' birth as a poor carpenter's son should instil hope that all people can make an impact ...

Pope Francis has opened the great Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica. The ceremony kicks off the 2025 Holy Year.

Pope Francis insisted that a “just and lasting peace” can only be achieved in our world if people first turn to the “Father ...

The Vatican has taken the first main step to implement Pope Francis’ wish that Belgium’s late king be beatified for having abdicated for a day rather than approve legislation to legalize abortion.