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

Pope Francis watches as performers put on a show at his general audience on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican. (photo: Daniel Ibañez/CNA) Almudena Martínez-Bordiú/ACI ...

DAY TWO By tradition, the body of the pope is dressed in papal vestments and will be put on display at St. Peter’s Basilica. Pilgrims will flock St. Peter’s. Mourning begins and by law must continue ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Pope Francis’ aide leans down to pick up the the handle of the Pope ...

The legend of Pope Francis seems to grow with each new news cycle. This week, rumors started flying following an interview in which Vatican almoner Archbishop Konrad Krajewski — the pope's ...

“The popes have been calling for peace on an international platform since at least the beginning of the 20th century,” EWTN Senior Vatican Analyst Francis X. Rocca said. “Pope Benedict XV ...

During the Jan. 8 general audience held in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Pope Francis and those in attendance enthusiastically enjoyed a circus performance that included acrobatics and the ...