Pope Francis
Britain’s Royal Couple Meet Pope Francis at the Vatican
Although they postponed their official state visit to the Vatican because of Pope Francis' health, Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla met privately with the pope April 9, the Vatican press office said.
In Historic Assisi, Pilgrims Seek Modern Witness of Holiness
For centuries, pilgrims came to Assisi to walk in the footsteps of a saint who preached to birds, embraced poverty and wandered the hills barefoot.
Pope Begins to Receive Very Limited Visits, Vatican says
As Pope Francis continues his recovery at the Vatican, he is very slowly beginning to get back to his old routine of meeting with top Vatican officials, the Vatican press office said.
Pope Sends Papal Almoner to Deliver Ambulances Funded by US Catholics
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, prefect of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity, was driving one of four ambulances donated to Ukraine with the help of U.S. Catholics.
Ailing Pope Surprises Pilgrims During Jubilee of the Sick
With thousands of infirmed people and those who care for them gathered in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis, seated in a wheelchair and wearing a nasal cannula, made an unexpected appearance to greet the crowd.
Tourists, Pilgrims, Religious Learn CPR During Jubilee of the Sick
Just outside the walls of the Vatican, the Bee Gees' "Stayin' Alive" blared through speakers as health care workers tapped out chest compressions to the beat.
Papal Preacher: Resurrection is Power Rooted in Love, Not Domination
Jesus' resurrection is not a triumphant display of power over his enemies, but rather a quiet, radical act of love that invites believers to rise from their own failures with joy and humility, the preacher of the papal household said.
Nicaea Anniversary Inspires Faith, Strengthens Mission, Theologians Say
Christians should not see the Nicene Creed simply as a list of things they believe, but they should look at it with awe because it recounts the greatness of God's love and gift of salvation, said members of the International Theological Commission.
St. John Paul II Tirelessly Served Church, Embraced World, Cardinal Says
During his long and fruitful pontificate, St. John Paul II embraced the entire world, which stands yet again in need of his blessing, Cardinal Pietro Parolin said.
God’s Mercy is for Everyone; Everyone Needs Healing, Pope Writes
God is always merciful toward everyone, Pope Francis wrote.