In his teachings, travels, gestures and way of life, Pope Francis was faithful to that mission by warning "the powerful that ...

By Michael R. Heinlein, OSV News Three days ahead of the start of the conclave, the cardinals took the morning off from the ...

In Singapore, as in the broader region, numerous theological schools and individuals have competed and collaborated to ...

By Ines San Martin, OSV News As the College of Cardinals gathers for general congregations ahead of the upcoming conclave, ...

President Donald Trump posted an image that appeared to be created by artificial intelligence depicting himself as the pope ...

By AFP, Manila The Philippines' governing body of Catholic bishops has issued a rare statement on clerical sexual abuse, ...

In Lumen Fidei, Pope Francis presents faith as a guiding light in the life of every believer, stressing its vital role in ...

On October 3, 2020, Pope Francis released Fratelli Tutti, an encyclical on fraternity and social friendship, drawing ...

The very next day, he made his way to the Basilica of St Mary Major, entrusting his papacy to her care. Now, in a final act ...

Elected Pope (March 13), first from Latin America and Jesuit order. Publishes Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel), ...

1936: Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Italian immigrant parents. 1953: At 21, experiences a ...

The Jubilee Year of Mercy, initiated by Pope Francis from December 8, 2015, to November 20, 2016, was a special Holy Year in ...