ROME — An introspective Pope Francis has divulged some of the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the secret 2013 conclave that ...

In this new, deeply personal autobiography, published January 15, Pope Francis does not reveal new information but instead ...

Pope Francis delivered two Christmas messages at the Vatican on Saturday, warning against gossip’s “destructive effects” while celebrating the importance of family life and humble service.

ROME (AP) — An introspective Pope Francis has divulged some of the behind ... examination of his conscience at the end of his life to identify things he said or did that he now realizes could ...

Pope Francis ... DC. Francis also appointed on Monday the first female leader of a Vatican department. Sister Simona Brambilla will become prefect of the Holy See’s religious life office ...

Not even the Pope can resist the temptation ... not even the first memoir written by Francis: last year he published his recollections of world events, Life: My Story Through History.

Pope Francis on Monday named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, appointing an Italian nun, Sister Simona ...

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

Only 2 1/2 years after being named a cardinal, a top San Diego spiritual leader is headed to Washington, D.C., as archbishop, ...

Pope Francis presides over the Christmas Eve mass ... disaster". "But I also saw life -- they don't give up. So you should not give up either. Never." At Manger Square, in the heart of the ...