These variations reflect the theological debates of early Christianity, which Pope Francis referenced during ... Christ calls humanity to “care for life,” the pope continued.

Professor Mary Healy of Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Michigan discusses her appointment to the Dicastery for Divine Worship ...

The Christian misfits did not lead comfortable lives. For this reason, among others, they tended to make others uncomfortable ...

Discover Pope Francis' hopes for the future in his autobiography, 'Hope: The Autobiography,' released on Jan. 14.

The Autobiography, released on January 15, Pope Francis reflects on his life, his path to the papacy, and his vision for the ...

Francis is also in a unique position, in that he follows two popes who had a more conservative view of what Vatican II ...

Pope Francis has said he wants to give women greater leadership roles in the Roman Catholic Church. If he really wants to ...

An introspective Pope Francis has divulged some of the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the secret 2013 conclave that elected ...

Pope Francis sent “cordial greetings” and “assurance of my prayers” to Donald J. Trump on Jan. 20, the day of his ...

In early June, the Vatican postpones Pope Francis’ planned visit to the Democratic ... choose what to ask of the body and of life. When we are old, we cannot do the same things we did when ...

Despite the injury, the pontiff continued to receive his audiences Pope Francis injured his arm after ... Gemelli University Hospital where in the early afternoon he will undergo a surgical ...

"This is exactly what the Pope does not do." Pope Francis. Vatican announces new guidelines allowing gay men to become priests in Italy under vow of celibacy. (photo credit: Ricardo Perna.