Pope Francis touched down in Papua New Guinea on Friday, the second country of his 12-day apostolic journey to Asia and Oceania, following emerging reports of a failed attempt on his life during his Indonesia visit.

More than 100,000 worshippers participated in Pope Francis’ celebration of Mass at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Thursday.

Pope Francis visited the grounds of Southeast Asia’s largest mosque on Wednesday for an interfaith meeting in Indonesia, where he signed a joint declaration condemning religious-based violence with Muslim leader Grand Imam Nasaruddin Umar.

Pope Francis met with Indonesian clergy at Jakarta's Cathedral, urging them to share “the joy of encountering Christ” while respecting the nation's ethnic and cultural diversity.

Pope Francis has established certain habits over the years that have become beautiful traditions.

On Wednesday, Pope Francis urged Indonesia’s political leaders to protect the nation’s cultural and religious diversity by respecting the human rights of all, including minorities.

Pope Francis sent a telegram of condolence on Tuesday to Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin following the death of the Italian prelate’s mother.

Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, 79, president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, has written a new book, Destinati alla vita ("Destined for Life"), reflecting on old age as a time for inner growth.

This week on Vaticano, we travel to Quito, Ecuador, where the upcoming International Eucharistic Congress shines a light

Pope Francis’s upcoming visit to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste, and Singapore marks a pivotal moment for

In little more than a week, the 2024 International Eucharistic Congress will get underway in Quito, Ecuador. In

The Vatican has affirmed that there are no objections to the 19th-century apparitions of Our Lady of Mercy

Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of September is for the cry of the Earth. “Let us

Pope Francis will be visiting the country of Papua New Guinea from Sept. 6-9 as part of an

After the bodies of six hostages killed by Hamas were recovered by Israeli forces this weekend, Pope Francis

This week on Vaticano, as we prepare for the International Eucharistic Congress in Quito, Ecuador, we embark on

Pope Francis prayed Sunday for a renewed hope for the people of Nicaragua, where the Catholic Church is

Pope Francis called the heart of war an “abyss of evil” during a meeting with Catholic politicians and

Pope Francis had a private meeting at the Vatican on Friday with an Italian man who was wrongly

In a message for pilgrims participating in the third National Eucharistic Congress in Madagascar (Aug. 23-26), Pope Francis

The Vatican has accepted the decree of an archbishop approving the spiritual activities of the Catholic Shrine of

On the occasion of the International Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Violence Based on Religion or

Around the world, bishops together with the Catholic faithful of their dioceses in Europe, Asia, Latin America, and

Pope Francis said Wednesday the person who lives with joy his anointing in the sacrament of confirmation cannot