ROME (AP) — Pope Francis wrapped up a busy Christmas season on Monday by calling for the faithful to promote a culture of ...

Francis presided over Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica to mark Epiphany. According to the Bible, the feast marks the day that three wise men guided by a star came to visit the newborn Jesus. Francis said ...

The security mission of Swiss Guard extends to the Pope's apostolic travels, the pontifical palace of Castel Gandolfo, and ...

Pilgrims who visit Rome during the Jubilee, a holy year celebrated every 25 years, will have the opportunity to receive a plenary indulgence by passing through the doors.

Pope Francis renewed his calls for peace on Sunday during the Angelus prayer. Speaking to the thousands of faithful gathered in St Peter's Square, he asked them to pray for those affected by conflicts ...

After receiving backlash from Jewish groups, the Vatican chose to not put the keffiyeh back in its original place on the ...

Let us not be afraid to throw open bright windows of closeness to those who are suffering, of forgiveness, of compassion, and ...