A new document by the Italian bishops’ conference states that being openly gay no longer bars candidates from discerning the ...

Pope Francis, 88, has throughout his papacy encouraged a more inclusive Roman Catholic Church, including for LGBTQ Catholics, ...

Pope Francis will open “five sacred portals” on Christmas Eve for a ritual that has never been performed before. Pope Francis ...

The Vatican has approved new guidelines for Italian bishops, allowing homosexual individuals to enter the seminary on the ...

The Vatican has approved new guidelines saying gay men to train as priests in Italy, provided they do not 'flaunt' their ...

Pope Francis opens the Holy Year 2025, continues calls for peace, and addresses global challenges, emphasizing love, hope, ...

The original video can be viewed here. Francis is the first pope from the Americas, the first of his name, and more than any other pope in recent memory, has dedicated his life and ministry to the ...

On this week's 60 Minutes, correspondent Norah O'Donnell sat down with Pope Francis for a historic interview. The head of the Catholic Church for more than a decade, Francis had previously never ...

In a groundbreaking decision, Pope Francis has appointed the Italian missionary nun, Simona Brambilla, M.C., as prefect of ...

Pope Francis called for the protection of life at New Year’s Day Mass on Wednesday, offering a seemingly anti-abortion message. “Let us entrust this new year to Mary, Mother of God,” Francis ...

Pope Francis is the 266th Roman Pontiff of the ... and the publication of new documents on topics affecting the Church and the faithful, the Register offers news and analysis on all aspects ...