The Vatican has decided to shut down the religious community of sisters co-founded by accused abuser Father Marko Rupnik, the Slovenian Archdiocese of Ljubljana announced Friday.

Pope Francis on Thursday urged global leaders to adopt an international treaty to regulate the development and use of artificial intelligence, saying technological research must be directed toward “the pursuit of peace and the common good.”

Here’s a look at the tombs of the six popes who are buried at this church, one of whom is a saint.

Exploring the Unique Burial Choices of Popes from the Council of Trent to Pope Francis

Did you know Pope Benedict XVI wrote a beautiful letter to the Christ Child at seven years of age?

The Vatican’s doctrine office published a letter on Thursday confirming that single mothers can receive Communion after going to confession

More than 400 years after her death, Pope Francis has recognized a miracle attributed to Carmelite Sister Ana de Jesús, a spiritual daughter of St. Teresa of Ávila and a friend to St. John of the Cross.

Pope Francis has said that he wants to be buried in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome because of his devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

On Dec. 13, 1969, just four days before his 33rd birthday, Jesuit Jorge Mario Bergoglio — who today is Pope Francis — was ordained a priest.

Under certain circumstances, it may be permissible for a Catholic to keep a small portion of a deceased loved one’s ashes in a personal place of significance if some conditions are met, according to the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.

Pope Francis on Monday received the prefects of the Italian Republic in the Clementine Hall of the Apostolic Palace and expressed his concern about the low birth rate in the country, lamenting that many times “dogs take the place of children.”

A 91-year-old Franciscan has spoken about his time as confessor to Pope Francis and stressed the enduring and essential role of the sacrament of reconciliation.

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Pope Francis highlighted the importance of listening to God by embracing the example of John the Baptist, “the voice

The Vatican unveiled its annual Nativity scene earlier this evening, paying special tribute to the origins of the

Pope Francis said today that the Vatican’s Nativity scene this year should compel people to think of the

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Pope Francis has once again spoken out in favor of protecting life and the poor. After the Holy

One of the core messages of the pontificate of Pope Francis is human fraternity.  In response to this,

The Christmas season is usually a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. Unfortunately, not every family gets to

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