Iraq's situation does not support conditions for lasting security and stability to live in freedom, Cardinal Sako says ...

VATICAN CITY Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday, inaugurating a celebration of the Catholic Church that is ...

Pope Francis continues to stir controversy worldwide. The Vatican considered this to be the start of the "2025 Jubilee Year ...

This year marks a rare convergence on the holiday calendar: the first night of Hanukkah falls on Christmas Day. It’s an ...

Pilgrims from around the world are passing through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, which Pope Francis opened to begin ...

The primary rebel force that led the lightning offensive against the regime of President Bashar Assad is the Islamist Hayat ...

As the Pope left the Rebibbia prison, he stopped to greet the 300 inmates and staff who had waited outside of the crowded ...

Pope Francis inaugurated his Holy Year at Rome’s main prison on Thursday, bringing a message of hope to inmates and involving ...

Israel summoned the Vatican envoy to discuss Pope Francis' comments on Gaza airstrikes. The Pope described the airstrikes as ...

The pope encouraged inmates to participate in the church's celebration that happens every 25 years, where people travel to Rome on a pilgrimage.