The Pontifical Swiss Guard, founded in 1506 by Pope Julius II, is among the oldest active military units in continuous ...

Pope Francis had a busy schedule, holding a new weekly general audience, being awarded the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom ...

Jubilees are typically celebrated every 25 years in the Catholic Church. Here's why, including tips on where to stay, what to ...

JERUSALEM — Hope, the theme chosen by Pope Francis for Jubilee 2025, is in short supply in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza ...

The call from bestselling British novelist Robert Harris came out of the blue: “I write fiction but my project is extremely ...

The Cuban government announced that it would release hundreds of political prisoners, citing inspiration from Pope Francis' ...

Pope Francis suffered a fall and injured his right arm, the Vatican announced on Jan. 16. According to a brief statement, the ...

In Pope Francis' autobiography Hope he reiterates themes of his papacy like hatred of war and unchecked capitalism, and a ...

Taking up the spirit of the recently inaugurated Holy Year 2025, the Cuban government has announced the release of 553 people ...

Prisoners released in the spirit of Holy Year 2025, with the U.S. easing restrictions, signaling steps toward reconciliation ...

King Charles III is set to meet Pope Francis for the first time as monarch during his visit to Italy this spring.

Pope Francis has officially opened the Jubilee of Hope, which will see millions of pilgrims and tourist visiting the capital ...