David French: I’m David French. I’m an Opinion columnist at The Times, where I write about law, politics and religion. I’m ...

No. 17: ‘Let us not be satisfied with a mediocre life. Be amazed by what is true and beautiful, what is of God!’ ...

In his first encyclical letter Lumen Fidei, Pope Francis said faith in Jesus Christ helps one to joyfully live life 'on wings ...

In remembrance of Pope Francis’ message urging the faithful to protect the environment and to celebrate Earth Day, here are ...

Pontiff was praised for focus on poverty and human suffering; Born in Argentina, he was the first pope from the Americas.

Pope Francis had an informal, lighthearted speaking style. When Francis met Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI for the first time ...

Pope Francis’ first words delivered from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica were a simple greeting: “Brothers and sisters, ...

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, passed away on April 21, 2025-Easter Monday-at 88. The Vatican confirmed his death, ...

US Vice President J.D. Vance has met with the Vatican’s No. 2 official amid tensions over the US crackdown on migrants. No Pope has set foot in China, but Francis wants that to change. Critics ...

of a pope has left the Catholic Church with thorough instructions detailing who has responsibility for planning the funeral, preparing for the election of a new pope and taking care of essential ...

“The Catholic Church prays for this situation. We join in solidarity with all those affected. We pledge our prayers for those who have died and we also want to join in with all the collaboration ...

FILE - A Western Democratic Movement activist holds a poster with a message that reads in Spanish; "Free the priests," and images of clergy imprisoned by the government of Daniel Ortega, including ...