Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Pope Francis’ aide leans down to pick up the the handle of the Pope ...

A tiny little European country that is the smallest in the world by size and population has a zero birth rate. Spread over ...

Emanuela Orlandi was the daughter of a Vatican employee. The family lived in the papal city, and the children played in the Vatican gardens.The girl was 15 years old in 1983, when she went to ...

Caught between his progressive inner circle and an influx of conservatism, the Holy Father should 'brace' himself for a ...

The document establishes a Christian framework for understanding human intelligence as a gift from God, emphasizing ...

The pope has faced several health challenges in recent years, including knee problems requiring a wheelchair, respiratory ...

the Vatican spokesman said in a statement On Dec. 7, the pope whacked his chin on his nightstand in an apparent fall that resulted in a bad bruise. The 88-year-old pope, who has battled health ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis tripped while entering the Vatican auditorium for an audience Saturday after the handle of his walking stick snapped, but he avoided falling. The 88-year-old pope ...