Just halfway through his period of convalescence, Pope Francis not only appeared on the central balcony of St. Peter’s ...

Francis said: "Brothers and sisters, Happy Easter!" His voice sounded stronger than it has since his hospitalization. "Viva ...

The holiday centers on Jesus, who, according to Christian tradition, was crucified and then rose again. Trump proclaimed, as other believers do, "He is risen." ...

We have to wonder about people whose powers and comforts permit them to gaze comfortably on the fear and pain of others.

The pontiff, appearing frail from a balcony at St. Peter’s Basilica, blessed a crowd gathered on the square outside. But a ...

Urbi et orbi” means “To the city [of Rome] and to the world.” It is a special apostolic blessing given by the pope every year ...

Pope Francis decried the numerous conflicts plaguing the planet and appealed to world leaders “not to yield to the logic of fear” in his Easter message urbi et orbi (“to the city and to the world”) on ...

A convalescing Pope Francis was greeted by cheers as he appeared on the loggia of St. Peter's Basilica as a stand-in ...