VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust,” saying God loves all his children just as they are and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to ...

The shelves of the Blue Bunny Bookstore in Dedham, Massachusetts, are lined with books by Peter H. Reynolds. He and his twin ...

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Pope Francis expressed his gratitude for the prayers offered on his behalf in a voice message, which was broadcast in St. Peter's Square at the beginning of a Rosary prayer dedicated to his health.

On the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi, founder of the Franciscan order, his body will be displayed ...

Pope Leo XIV met Monday (Sept. 1) with one of the most prominent advocates for greater LGBTQ+ inclusion in the Catholic Church and encouraged his ministry, just days before a planned Holy Year ...

Early into his pontificate, Francis put his finger on the scales in Peru by naming an outsider to take over the Chiclayo Diocese, a conservative stronghold. That new bishop was Robert Prevost, the ...

The Vatican has confirmed the heartbreaking news that has shaken the world, sparking a wave of tributes and expressions of mourning from world leaders and faithful followers across the globe. St.