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 ...

Speaking in the Vatican’s Clementine Hall, Pope Francis also drew attention Monday to his concern that young people, ...

Pope Francis on Monday decried the deaths of children in global conflicts, telling a Vatican summit that "nothing is worth ...

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

The summit includes panels on the child’s right to resources, to education, to food and health care, to family, to free time, ...

Pope Francis said on Wednesday that he is suffering from a "strong cold", and asked an aide to read his prepared message for ...

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

Megawati is in the same forum as Pope Francis. The leader of the world's Catholics will open the forum. Meanwhile, Soekarno's daughter will be one of the panelists who will speak about her concern for ...

The leader of the Roman Catholic Church calls on his followers to abstain from a lot. Pope Francis’ latest request: stop ...

Megawati presented a painting of the Virgin Mary to Pope Francis at the Vatican, where they discussed global warming and ...

Pope Francis and leaders from around the world are meeting at the Vatican this week to discuss the rights of children, including the smallest and most defenseless children — the unborn.

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis on Monday decried ... sexual abuse scandals in countries across the world, invited a range of global leaders on Monday for a one-day conference to discuss ...