Backing from retired pope at event to mark his 65th year as a priest may help Francis gain favour among church conservatives Benedict XVI has endorsed Pope Francis’s ministry in an unprecede... Read more
Aboard the Papal Plane (CNN) Pope Francis said Sunday that Christians owe apologies to gays and others who have been offended or exploited by the church, remarks that some Catholics hailed a... Read more
In the olden days, the Christian nuns in Goa used egg whites to starch their clothes. They did not know what to do with the yolks, so they used them to make a sweet dish. Over time the insti... Read more
For centuries, the Vatican has been the seat of government for the worldwide Catholic Church, which is still its primary role. In recent decades, however, it’s also carved out a parallel fun... Read more
Two articles examine China’s often troubled relationship with Christianity. The first looks at signs of a rapprochement with the Vatican. IN LATE September Pope Francis and President Xi Jinp... Read more
(CNN) Pope Francis put his shoulder to the doors of the Catholic Church and shoved them open a little wider Friday, calling for the church to be more tolerant in practice while not changing... Read more
Pope Francis’s much-anticipated document on the family has now been released. Here are 12 things to know and share. 1. What are the basic facts about the document? It is called Amoris Laetit... Read more
Dear Brothers and Sisters, a Happy and Holy Easter! The Church throughout the world echoes the angel’s message to the women: “Do not be afraid! I know that you are looking for Jesus who was... Read more