Pope Francis on Tuesday opened the Holy Door of St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, marking the official beginning of the ...

Despite theological differences with Catholic teaching on several social issues, Carter maintained respectful dialogue with ...

Relatives say if King Baudouin were to be recognized as a saint, they would want for him to be an example for all heads of ...

The pope inaugurated the Catholic Church's historic 2025 Jubilee of "Hope" at the Vatican on Christmas Eve in traditional ceremonies before addressing thousands of Catholic faithful the next day.

A look at national news events in October 2024 1 - Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter celebrates his 100th birthday. It is ...

World leaders have offered their condolences following the death of former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away Sunday at the age of 100.

File photo of Pope Francis during a private audience at Clementine ... s womb or the law that allows euthanasia in disease or old age,” he said.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday, inaugurating a celebration of the Catholic Church ...

Amid security worries, millions of pilgrims are expected to descend on Rome for a Jubilee Year of major Catholic celebrations ...

Pope Francis’ Christmas message was a plea for reconciliation, peace and care for others. By Elisabetta Povoledo Elisabetta Povoledo is a reporter based in Rome, covering Italy, the Vatican and ...