A small red chalk sketch, measuring just five inches, could be one of the greatest artistic revelations of the decade. Christie's auction house has confirmed that it is a study by Michelangelo for the ...

In fact, the Wikimedia Foundation announced Dec. 2 that "Deaths in 2025" -- an entry that includes Pope Francis -- was their ...

At the time of his election in May and in the months immediately following, this correspondent expressed a cautious ...

Pope Leo revealed on Tuesday that at the moment of his election as leader of the 1.4 billion-member Catholic Church, he ...

Vatican City is often described as the smallest country in the world, both in size and population. It officially became an ...

We are all invited to overcome the scandal of the divisions that unfortunately still exist and to nurture the desire for unity for which the Lord Jesus prayed and gave his life,” Pope Leo XIV said.

European travel just became infinitely more accessible. While many destinations require complex visa applications, lengthy ...

Donald Trump's return to power, a ceasefire in Gaza and massive investments in artificial intelligence: Here are 10 events that defined 2025.

The visit to Turkey and then Lebanon will be the first U.S. pope's first foreign trip.

Ahead of the Archdiocese of Toronto’s Jubilee pilgrimage, spiritual director Fr. Tim Hanley and on-the-ground coordinator Neil MacCarthy urged the 108 pilgrims to meet any mishaps with grace.

After a low-profile start to his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV is stepping into the limelight with his first foreign trip after six months in office.

Lebanon needed this embrace.” The words went out over a social media platform, made more poignant for the accompanying image ...