A still-convalescing Pope Francis said Thursday he was doing “as best I can” as he visited inmates at Rome’s central jail before Easter. The 88-year-old Argentine pontiff spent about a half hour at ...

Archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica explains that Jesus is the antidote to what ails the world: ‘The only thing that interests ...

In a country where Catholics faithfully abstain from eating meat during Lent, one island quietly stands apart — not for ...

The US vice-president will meet Italy's prime minister but an audience at the Vatican could also happen, the BBC learns.

Vice President J.D. Vance is scheduled to visit the Vatican as Christians around the world prepare to celebrate Easter.

Pope Francis, on Thursday, made a rare public appearance, visiting inmates at Rome’s Regina Coeli prison during Holy Week. The visit comes just weeks after his release from the hospital following a ...

Pope Francis arrived on Thursday for a meet-and-greet with inmates at a prison in Rome amid the Catholic Holy Week, making a ...

The vice president’s trip comes as Vatican officials are alarmed by the Trump administration’s campaign against migrants and ...

According to the Vatican, the pope met with approximately 70 inmates who regularly participate in activities and catechesis ...

Pope Francis met for nearly a half-hour with some 70 inmates at the Regina Coeli prison in Rome’s Trastevere neighborhood.

His election reflected a broader geographical shift in the church. Although the Vatican has been Catholicism’s spiritual and ...

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