The Star of Bethlehem that the Wise Men faithfully followed from the East to reach the humble grotto of Bethlehem remains a ...

If it weren't for them, the nuns, who represent 50 percent of the operational force in the Church, probably all educational, ...

Jorge Mario Bergoglio was 17 years old when he first received his vocation to become a priest. It happened on Sept. 21, 1953 ...

Pope Francis, who has just turned 88 and has been suffering from a heavy cold, will lead the regular Sunday Angelus prayer ...

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Francis’ vision for a ‘synodal’ church is one built on trust and relationships − a dance where partners work together.

born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, in 1936 (age 88) File Photo by Stefano Spaziani/UPI -- Musician/actor Tommy Steele in 1936 (age 88) -- Musician Paul Butterfield in 1942 ...

“You also have to pay attention to the sudden changes in Bergoglio’s humors and opinions,” he said. G.F. asserted that since Francis became pope, financial information has been kept “top ...

Feast of the Holy Family, Francis pointed to the nucleus of Nazareth as a 'model'. After Jesus' return to the Temple, Mary ...

Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio) is the head of the Catholic Church and the bishop of Rome. This essay is adapted from his forthcoming book “Hope: The Autobiography,” written with Carlo Musso.

The Pope's got jokes. Because religion isn't drab and dour, because laughter humanises, and without humanity where would we ...