Campaigners say Italy, where the Vatican still holds considerable influence, has been slow to confront the problem.

Every Christian, and not just those serving as missionaries in remote regions of the world, have an obligation to share the hope that comes from faith, Pope Francis said. Christians ...

The Sisters of Mercy who staff the Bishops’ Office for U.S. Visitors to the Vatican greet visitors and hand out tickets to ...

In the Holy Land, we should resist the temptation to confuse hope with a political solution to the conflict, which is nowhere in sight, except perhaps for the next generation. Indeed, these are two ...

In his 2025 World Mission Day Message, Pope Francis reminds missionaries that turning to the Lord in prayer is the key "to ...

Explore religious figures shaping global events in 2025. From influential leaders to rising voices, this four-part series ...

Travelers heading to Italy in 2025 should be aware of pickpockets in crowded areas, even in churches or religious sites. They ...

An outsized history as the seat of the Catholic Church brings with it an incredible collection of art and architecture.

Pope Francis' visit to the Cinecittà Film Studios - with a stop at the famous Teatro 5, Fellini's favourite studio - evokes those events of the past while showing us a way forward, pointing to the nee ...

Pope Francis reaffirms Catholic Church's willingness to accept a common date for Easter in the West and East, highlighting ...

Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega regime has expelled 30 Poor Clare nuns and seized a Catholic seminary, intensifying its crackdown on the church.

In a message to the Orthodox Church of Albania, Pope Francis expresses his condolences following the passing of Archbishop Anastas of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania, and pays tribute to his unwavering ...