Pope Francis has told ambassadors accredited to the Holy See that he wasn’t up to delivering his annual foreign policy speech ...

Pope Francis delivered his annual “state of ... aide to deliver his prepared remarks to the diplomats at the Hall of Blessings in Vatican City on Jan. 9. Describing the gathering with the ...

Pope Francis made history on Sunday with the first ... moving through the packed streets of Ajaccio in his popemobile, blessing children, a 108-year-old woman and even a pizza held out by an ...

ROME — Pope Francis told ambassadors accredited to the ... greeting the ambassadors gathered in the Hall of Blessings. But just a few lines into the lengthy speech, which usually recaps ...

The life of the church in 2024 was defined as much by what did not happen, as by what did. The most important thing that did ...

Pope Francis is bringing his Holy Year to Rome’s main prison. Francis traveled to Rebibbia prison on a frigid morning.

The White House said President Biden bestowed the award to Pope Francis during a phone call in which they also discussed efforts to promote peace and alleviate suffering around the world.

In his first Saturday Jubilee 2025 audience, Pope Francis reflected on hope through the lens of St. John the Baptist.

Jesus awaits all people, Francis said. “He awaits prisoners who, everything notwithstanding, are still children of God.” The pope’s solemn blessing and message, titled “To the City and to ...

Pope Francis delivered his annual "Urbi et Orbi" (to the city and the world) Christmas message and blessing from the Vatican on Wednesday, calling for peace around the globe and an end to ongoing ...

The Vatican cited the cold temperatures outside and Francis’ strenuous week ahead in deciding to deliver his Sunday blessing ...