Children occupy a privileged place in God’s heart, and whoever harms them will be accountable to him,” the Pontiff said.

The conclave, shrouded in centuries-old tradition and secrecy, stands as one of the most captivating rituals in the Catholic ...

In vitro fertilization is a topic that received significant national attention during the past election season as candidates ...

Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office. He is appointing Sister Simona Brambilla, an Italian ...

The appointment marks a major step in Pope Francis’ aim to give women more leadership roles in governing the church.

Italian nun Sister Simona Brambilla is the new prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of ...

Here's everything you need to know to watch it at home. Based on Robert Harris's bestselling novel of the same name, Conclave ...

After the election of Donald Trump, pundits speculated on how Pope Francis would react to a U.S. president who opposed his ...