In his prepared March 9 homily for the first Sunday of Lent, the Holy Father said difficulties and trials do not "end in ...

Pope Francis' condition remains stable and has slightly improved, Vatican media announced this evening.In the morning, the Pope received a visit from Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and the ...

Pope Francis has issued a message thanking volunteers for the "miracle of tenderness" they offer the sick as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia. For the fourth Sunday in a row, the ...

The Vatican released the pope's March 9 Sunday homily and Angelus message dedicated to the approximately 25,000 men and women participating in the March 8-9 Jubilee of the World of Volunteering.

By Elisabetta Povoledo and Jason Horowitz Reporting from Rome and Vatican City The Catholic world is gripped with uncertainty as Pope Francis, 88, remains in a Rome hospital because of a complex ...

Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. In Greece, Orthodox Easter is celebrated with an entire week of festivities – aptly titled The Holy Week – with Good Friday, Easter Sunday, ...