The motto that Francis selected for his papacy, ‘looking at him with mercy, he chose him,’ was inspired by Caravaggio’s ...

From his new name to the title he uses to introduce himself, a pope’s first appearance involves symbolic choices that signal ...

Inverted crosses visible as Pope Francis lay in state symbolise Saint Peter, the first pontiff, and are not a reference to ...

As Pope Francis, known for his dedication to the poor, passes away, the Vatican reflects on his efforts to make the Church ...

Thailand’s Buddhist community honored the late Pope Francis with a solemn memorial service on the evening of April 29 at Wat ...

A camera affixed to the International Space Station recently spotted some curious symbols amid a barren desert landscape. "This caught our attention," Charles Black, the founder of the Earth and ...

In a historic twist that blends ancient ritual with modern tech, the Roman Catholic Church finds itself at a remarkable ... Known for his charisma, compassion, and cross-cultural appeal, Tagle could ...

Greek Orthodox Patriarch John X of Antioch described Pope Francis as a bearer of a lofty Christian mission, noting that his ...

"Pope Francis was a visionary leader of the Catholic Church who called on all of us to see the humanity in everyone," U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler posted on X. "I join Catholics across New York and around ...

Catholics and non-Catholics were fortunate to have such a man who walked the talk, preaching forgiveness, compassion, and embracing those whom others shunned. The world is poorer for his loss.

"The passing of Pope Francis is not only a loss for Catholics but for Muslims as well," Al-Qazwini said. "He is a man of ...