Brothers and sisters, good evening”—set the tone for a pontificate that would challenge norms, favor mercy over dogma, and ...

Russia's recent conscription surge, the largest in 14 years, aims to bolster its military amid the Ukraine conflict, with ...

King Charles III said he was “most deeply saddened” by Francis’s death, praising his “compassion” and commitment to unity and ...

Russian attacks during the 30-hour Easter ceasefire unilaterally declared by President Vladimir Putin over the weekend killed three people in Ukraine’s southern Kherson ...

Pope Francis, a champion of the world's poor and disadvantaged who brought in sweeping reforms within the Catholic Church, ...

His campaign promises, from peace in Ukraine to “beautiful” tariffs, were truly unbelievable. And yet, somehow many people ...

Frustration with established parties across Europe has created openings the right has been quick to fill. Can a divided left ...

The Kremlin said on Monday that the position of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on ruling out NATO membership ...

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis, who sought to be a bridge maker as he led the Catholic Church in a time of deep ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and ...

During a visit to Palmyra, reporters found traces of the many forces that had fought over the city and ancient monuments ...

Key events in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis and died on Monday:Dec. 17, 1936: Jorge Mario ...