The first Indonesian American to be ordained a Catholic priest in the United States is excited for Pope Francis’ visit to his native country, where, he says, “the faith is so alive.” Father Miguel ...

Pope Francis on Wednesday closed his catechetical series on apostolic zeal, delivered during his recent general audiences, by noting that the attitude of being open is a duty for every Christian and a ...

Pope Francis’ last words before his death on Monday were an expression of thanks to his personal nurse and caregiver, Massimiliano Strappetti, the Vatican revealed Tuesday while describing the 88-year ...

The Sunday of the Word of God is celebrated in the Church each year on the Third Sunday of Ordinary Time since 2020. Pope Francis presides over Mass for the Sunday of the Word of God in St. Peter’s ...

When Pope Francis advocated for seven-minute homilies, he was not merely suggesting a time limit, but inviting a revolution in sacred communication. In our era of shrinking attention spans and ...

Associated Press (AP) — Pope Francis met separately Wednesday with relatives of Israeli hostages in Gaza and Palestinians living through the war and set off a firestorm by using words that Vatican ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - As cardinals gather in Rome this week to select the next pope, global news networks covering every twist and turn will be competing against a small but influential Catholic ...

The Vatican announced that Pope Francis died on Monday at the age of 88. Here are some of the pontiff's most memorable quotes. Pope Francis often spoke of acceptance and compassion towards fellow men ...

In the final hours of his life, Pope Francis — known across the globe for his humility and compassion — uttered a simple but deeply moving farewell. His last words, recently revealed, capture the ...

Throughout his 12-year papacy, Pope Francis gave many addresses, talks, and statements, and he penned numerous encyclicals and apostolic exhortations emphasizing themes of hope, mercy, compassion, and ...