Easter Monday—at 88 from a cerebral stroke. The Vatican confirmed his death, which followed recent hospitalizations due to a ...

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

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

“We are all sinners, but we experience the joy of God’s forgiveness.” “Rivers do not drink their own water; trees do not eat ...

Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of millions, is known not only for his humility and compassion but also for his powerful ...

God's forgiveness is the source of hope for the faithful, Pope Francis wrote. "Indeed, with his mercy, God transforms us inwardly, he changes our heart," he said in a message to priests celebrating ...

COMMENTARY: Pope Francis’ first words as pope spoke of his sinfulness and trust in God’s mercy — a theme that defined his ...