Pope Francis, who died Monday at age 88, saw a fair share of controversy during his papacy as he sought to bring in some measured reforms of the church, address past scandals and speak out on ...

The Nativity scene, known in Italy as the presepe, is one of the most cherished symbols of Christmas. Beyond its beauty and craftsmanship, each figure in the scene carries rich symbolic meaning rooted ...

VATICAN CITY | In unadorned white robes, the first pope from the Americas sets a tone of simplicity and pastoral humility in a church desperate to move past the tarnished era of abuse scandals and ...