One of Francis’ lasting reforms will be his reshaping of the papacy to embrace simplicity and humility. In his new ...

Pope Francis has downplayed health issues and insisted he has no plans to resign. "I am well," the 88-year-old says in his ...

Biden spoke by phone with His Holiness Pope Francis Saturday morning and "expressed his deep regret" that he was unable to ...

He is appointing Sister Simona Brambilla, an Italian nun, to become prefect of the Vatican department responsible for all the ...

The Holy Father told groups of pilgrims attending his Jan. 15 general audience that they should be aware that millions of ...

Taking up the spirit of the recently inaugurated Holy Year 2025, the Cuban government has announced the release of 553 people ...

Pope Francis’ decision to appoint a liberal cardinal to the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. was reportedly done in response ...

In a new book, Pope Francis said he feels “all right” despite his illnesses. “The reality is, quite simply, that I am old,” ...

In Pope Francis' autobiography Hope he reiterates themes of his papacy like hatred of war and unchecked capitalism, and a ...

The appointment marks a major step in Pope Francis’ aim to give women more leadership roles in governing the church.