Now predominantly Muslim, North Africa was once a Christian heartland, producing Catholic popes who left their mark on the ...

Here is the full text of a working translation of the homily of Cardinal Baldassare Reina on the third day of the Novendiales in Rome.

Just 20 hours before his death, the pontiff had made his last appearance on Easter, reminding the world of the essence of life and urging people to renew the hope for peace.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, filing past the simple white ...