A decree specifying that the Holy Thursday foot-washing ritual can include "all members of the people of God."

Pope Francis said that priests cannot forget their roots, they aren’t “mushrooms” that magically sprout at ordination.

The goal of the Mercy and Justice Initiative was to generate action and awareness about homelessness in the area.

Pope Francis presents the Apostles Edition of the St. John’s Bible to the Library of Congress.

Pope Francis appointed three new auxiliary bishops in July for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

Two French horticulturists recently named a new breed of white rose “Pope Franciscus” after the pontiff.

Pope Francis spoke out against the city’s mafia presence and history of corruption.

Speaking to more than 9,000 people gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis focused on the family.

Pope Francis called for reconciliation in Sri Lanka, which is still recovering from a conflict that lasted for 37 years.

Pope Francis visited Turkey in late November to meet with political and religiou...

Pope Francis gives a blessing during a special audience with Paralympic athletes...

From the Pope: "The more men and women are at the service of others, the grea...

On July 24, Meriam Ibrahim, her husband, Daniel Wani, and their two young childr...

On April 27, Pope Francis declared Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII saints ...

Pope Francis gave President Barack Obama a red leather bound copy of his apostol...