Pope Francis baptized 21 babies in the Sistine Chapel, a tradition marking the end of Christmas at the Vatican. He emphasized the children's importance in the ceremony, which includes lighting a ...

Pope Francis has baptised 21 babies in the Sistine Chapel under the ceiling frescoed by Michelangelo, in what has become an ...

President Biden, a Catholic, awarded the medal with distinction to the pontiff, to whom he has turned for personal guidance.

The White House commended Pope Francis for his commitment to serving the poor, as well as advocating for peace and protecting ...

A new tour of the Vatican Gardens at the pope’s summer palace in Castel Gandolfo is opening in spring 2025 for jubilee ...

In his first Saturday Jubilee 2025 audience, Pope Francis reflected on hope through the lens of St. John the Baptist.

Twenty-five years ago, the Great Jubilee opened with two historic moments at St Peter’s — the opening of the Holy Door on ...

King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to travel to Italy in the spring, and during a visit to Rome they will meet Pope Francis for a historic audience at the Vatican ...

For women, it is largely their motherhood and devotionalism that seem to earn the church’s respect, leading to the perception ...

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

Watch: You Don’t Know When the Master of the House Will Come! – Father Kenneth M. Dos Santos, M.I.C., at Catholic Stand A Few ...