Annone, a majestic 4-year-old albino elephant from India, five centuries ago was the pet of Pope Leo X. The white pachyderm ...

The Vatican plays a unique diplomatic role in global conflicts, despite lacking military power, as Pope Francis navigates ...

A congested-sounding Pope Francis began the speech, greeting the ambassadors gathered in the Hall of Blessings.

Marking these anniversaries offered an opportunity to reflect on a familiar list of triumphs—not just the defeat of fascism ...

Discover how Jeff Hines' podcast, 'Apostolic Zeal, the Passion for Evangelization,' helps Catholics share the good news of ...

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

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez of Philadelphia has announced a new initiative to open hearts, rather than shutter parishes, in ...

COMMENTARY: The pro-life movement won’t achieve its ultimate goals without a strong focus on supporting and strengthening ...

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

The Vatican has published a list of papal liturgies that Pope Francis plans to attend for January and February.

Pope Francis has denounced the “scourge” of child labor and other abuses suffered by children, saying anyone who harms or ...