AJACCIO, Corsica (AP) — Pope Francis on the first papal visit ever to the French island of Corsica on Sunday called for a dynamic form of laicism, promoting the kind of popular piety that ...

Further reading: Pope Francis in Corsica: Reasons behind a surprising journey Rather than speculating about the meaning of this visit, let us consider what the pope sees. Facing the blue waves ...

In a four-page letter, the pro-armed struggle separatist movement “Nazione” reached out to Pope Francis, who is scheduled to visit Corsica December 15, urging him to “contribute to genuine ...

Pope Francis has baptised 21 babies in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday under the ceiling frescoed by Michelangelo, in what has ...

President Biden, a Catholic, awarded the medal with distinction to the pontiff, to whom he has turned for personal guidance.

The White House commended Pope Francis for his commitment to serving the poor, as well as advocating for peace and protecting ...

President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction to Pope Francis days before leaving the White ...

President Joe Biden has honored Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction. It's the highest ...

Today, each of you, parents, and the Church herself give the greatest, greatest gift: the gift of faith to children,” Pope Francis told families gathered inside the Sistine Chapel.

President Joe Biden awarded Pope Francis with a Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction during a phone call on Saturday, according to the White House.

Biden spoke by phone with His Holiness Pope Francis Saturday morning and "expressed his deep regret" that he was unable to visit Rome and Vatican City.

The appointment marks a major step in Pope Francis’ aim to give women more leadership roles in governing the church.