McElroy, known for a pastoral approach to migrants and the LGBTQ+ community, will take over an archdiocese still bruised by a ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis wrapped up a busy Christmas season on Monday by calling for the faithful to promote a culture of ...

Pope Francis has named Cardinal Robert McElroy of San Diego as the archbishop of Washington, D.C. He is tapping one of his most progressively likeminded allies to head the Catholic Church in the U.S.

Let us not be afraid to throw open bright windows of closeness to those who are suffering, of forgiveness, of compassion, and ...

Gossip kills, gossip poisons. Please, no gossiping among you, none. And to ask this of a woman is heroic but, come on, let’s move forward and no gossip.” ...

Reflecting on the Prologue of John’s Gospel, the Pope reminded the faithful that Jesus, the Word Incarnate, is ‘the light ...

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — After receiving backlash from Jewish groups, the Vatican chose to not put the keffiyeh back in its ...

Pope Francis warned that bullying in schools prepares students for war rather than peace, in a speech to Catholic educators gathered at the Vatican on Saturday.

Pope Francis has reiterated his call for peace, urging warring nations to end attacks on civilians. “No more striking civilians! No more striking schools or hospitals! No more striking workplaces!” ...

Pope Francis has called out nuns with 'vinegar faces' and told them to avoid gossip in a bizarre tirade.  The pope, 88, urged ...

Vatican Diary. Jubilees have perhaps always been a privileged moment for popes to share their vision of history. Every week, ...

The year 2025 will be notably marked by the Jubilee celebrations, multiple commemorations—including the 1,700th anniversary ...