The statue, now known as the Halsted Athena, portrays the goddess wearing a warrior’s helmet, her hand extended outward as if ...

The Vatican has given its blessing to a document suggesting that those with same-sex attraction can pursue the priesthood in ...

In Pope Francis' autobiography Hope he reiterates themes of his papacy like hatred of war and unchecked capitalism, and a ...

One of Francis’ lasting reforms will be his reshaping of the papacy to embrace simplicity and humility. In his new ...

The Vatican is allowing gay men to become Catholic priests, under strict new rules that requires a vow of celibacy and forbidding an embrace of "gay culture".

A provisional document published by the Italian Bishops’ Conference and approved by the Vatican cautiously opens the door for ...

"In the formative process, when referring to homosexual tendencies, it’s also appropriate not to reduce discernment only to ...

Pope Francis' mission of serving the poor "has never ceased," the White House said in its statement about the award.

All three had been serving as consultors of the dicastery and become the first non-bishops to join the more than 40 cardinal- ...

The Catholic Church’s celebration should attract millions of extra visitors to Rome and beyond. Here’s how to plan around ...

Biden, who is only the second Catholic president in U.S. history, told the pope Saturday he was a recipient of the medal.

Biden spoke by phone with His Holiness Pope Francis Saturday morning and "expressed his deep regret" that he was unable to ...