As a rule, Putin celebrates Christmas outside Moscow, while on Easter he usually goes to the Cathedral of Christ the Savior ...

The office is one of the most important in the Vatican, overseeing all religious orders under the Catholic church.

When we are tempted to lose hope, we must remember that it is not a feeling or an emotion but a virtue, says the bishop of ...

In an amusing branding move, the Vatican debuted an anime-style cartoon mascot named Luce to mixed reactions online.

Muslim and Arab American voters in the U.S. face an uncertain political future as President-elect Trump prepares to take ...

ROME — Pope Francis wrapped up a busy Christmas season on Monday by calling for the faithful to promote a culture of welcome and integration in their communities and reject discrimination.

Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office. Sister Simona Brambilla will be prefect of the ...

Francis presided over Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica to mark Epiphany. According to the Bible, the feast marks the day that three wise men guided by a star came to visit the newborn Jesus. Francis said ...

While many have taken down their Christmas trees and put away their decorations until next year, Christians in Eastern ...

Pilgrims who visit Rome during the jubilee, a holy year celebrated every 25 years, will have the opportunity to receive a plenary indulgence by passing through the doors.

In one Indian town, monkeys will steal your glasses — and give them back if you toss them a container of mango juice. It's ...