Since it became independent in 1929, Vatican City has been the world’s smallest state. Every evening the gates close, leaving ...

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At the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity ceremony, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, pro-prefect for the Section of First ...

DAY TWO By tradition, the body of the pope is dressed in papal vestments and will be put on display at St. Peter’s Basilica. Pilgrims will flock St. Peter’s. Mourning begins and by law must continue ...

They are welcomed by the Mercy Sisters of Alma, Mich., aided by U.S. priests and seminarians studying in Rome. The office is ...

Christians are called to follow Mary's example by responding to God's love with action, reaching out to others instead of withdrawing from the world.

Pope Francis on Wednesday continued his catechesis on “Jesus Christ Our Hope,” saying love is the force that compels people to share their faith in God with others.

Pope Francis had an aide read out his address at his general audience in the Vatican on Wednesday because he was not feeling ...

Pope Francis said on Wednesday that he is suffering from a "strong cold", and asked an aide to read his prepared message for ...

Blessed are those who have not lost hope' is the theme for the fifth World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly ...

"Blessed are those who have not lost hope" is the theme for the fifth World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly which will be observed in the Catholic Church July 27.

Over the past century, Catholic leaders have wrestled with how much to embrace new forms of communication technology.