All children and youth have the right to go to school, regardless of their immigration status,” the pope said.

Marking the feast of Mary, Mother of God, and the start of the new year, Pope Francis renewed his appeal for a "firm ...

Among the 15 victims were a mother of a 4-year-old, an 18-year-old aspiring nurse from Mississippi, and a student-athlete who ...

Pope Francis ushered in the New Year with an appeal for the faithful to reject abortion, calling for a “firm commitment” to ...

Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond of New Orleans offered prayers for victims of what he described as a “sign of utter disrespect ...

The FBI now says the New Orleans truck attack acted alone when he drove a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year’s revelers, killing 15 people ...

Every 25 years, the Pope declares a Jubilee Year. It is a special year in which there is forgiveness of sins and joyful celebration. It is a time to grow in faith with God. Pope Francis offered mass ...

VATICAN— Here’s the full text of Pope Francis’ message for the 58th World Day of Peace, on the theme “Forgive us our ...

Pope Francis ushered in the New Year with a renewed appeal for the faithful to reject abortion, calling for a “firm commitment” to protect and respect life from conception to natural death.

Reflecting on global conflicts, Francis expressed gratitude for those working toward dialogue and negotiations in war zones.

Pope Francis ushered in the New Year with an appeal for the faithful to reject abortion, calling for a "firm commitment" to ...