Caught between his progressive inner circle and an influx of conservatism, the Holy Father should 'brace' himself for a ...

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

With the publication of this autobiography, Pope Francis cements his monumental project of demystifying the papacy.

In his newly released memoir, Hope, the story of the world that made Jorge Mario Bergoglio — and, by extension, the world leader we know as Pope Francis — is a story finally told in his own words. But ...

Pope Francis has thrown a wrench in some of the speculation about a future conclave. He's decided to extend the term of the ...

“Throughout his papacy, (Pope Francis) has often mentioned to me ... he is not talking only as a religious leader but also as a leader of an international organization and of a state that ...

US President Donald Trump and Pope Francis are not likely to become fast friends or – in the main – political allies. As ...

Pope Francis marked the second inauguration of ... “No leader, especially a religious leader, should have the right to question another man’s religion or faith,” he said in a statement.

More than 3,000 Italians participated in the survey carried out in January, expressing their opinion on the challenges facing ...

ROME - Rome's chief Jewish rabbi on Thursday sharply criticized Pope Francis over the pontiff's ... said Rabbi Riccardo Di Segni, spiritual leader of Rome's Jewish community since 2001.

Pope Francis welcomed the New Year by thundering ... or a country's energy network has been hit," the ailing Catholic leader stated. This remark followed news that Israel has continued bombing ...