Pope Francis on Monday signed a decree that recognized the 20th-century visionary’s “heroic virtues” and put him on the path ...

In the Middle Ages, the Roman Church replaced this idea of debt cancellation with the concept of plenary indulgence—an ...

Pope Francis prays at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, demonstrating his enduring devotion and resilience during recovery.

Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of one woman and five men, including Antoni Gaudí, the Spanish architect who ...

Pope Francis, still recovering from respiratory infections, made only a brief appearance in the square at the end of Palm ...

Carrying the cross means more than bearing personal suffering -- it means stepping into the pain of others and walking beside them, Pope Francis wrote at the start of Holy Week.

European monarchs and religious entities had a penchant for erecting massively elaborate and intricately beautiful monuments ...

Pope Francis made an unexpected visit to the Basilica of St Mary Major, Rome, Italy, making it a second surprise visit in a ...

Pope Francis makes an unexpected visit to the Basilica of St. Mary Major during double pneumonia recovery:: Cammino di ...

The pontiff's participation in upcoming Easter ceremonies remains uncertain as he gradually returns to public activities.

An ancient carved stone head, possibly of a Roman god or philosopher, was uncovered beneath a 5th-century church in Rome, Italy.

Appearing publicly in street clothes for the first time as pontiff, Pope Francis went into St. Peter’s Basilica to pray and ...