"Each time a pope takes ill, the winds of a conclave always feel as if they are blowing," Francis writes in his new memoir, referring to centuries-old tradition of cardinals gathering in the pope's official residence, the Sistine Chapel, after a pontiff's death to elect the next.

it trails Pope Pius II's reflections on the Renaissance in "The Commentaries" by several centuries. Still, it's fairly unusual for a modern pope to reveal his thoughts so directly. Here are five new things we learn about Francis in "Hope." 1. He was nearly ...

The book, which was six years in the making, vividly recreates Francis’ childhood in Buenos Aires but offers few new insights into his papacy.

The legend of Pope Francis seems to grow with each new ... A joyful "We did it!" World War II–era Pope Pius XII is a controversial figure, long accused of indifference toward the plight of ...

Vatican Diary. The health chronicles of popes are an old practice, revealing—at least in certain eras—the frail constitution of the high Roman clergy. Every week, La Croix’s permanent special correspondent at the Vatican unveils the behind-the-scenes of the world’s smallest state.

President Biden, a Catholic, awarded the medal with distinction to the pontiff, to whom he has turned for personal guidance.

Among the traditional religious activities that can earn one an indulgence — such as pilgrimage to holy sites, acts of charity and saying special prayers — Pope Francis introduced a new option: a call to fast from the internet and social media.

Pope Francis' autobiography ... by the publisher as the first memoir by a sitting pope, it trails Pope Pius II's reflections on the Renaissance in "The Commentaries" by several centuries.

echoing the call of St. John Paul II during the 2000 Jubilee. Pope Francis has frequently argued that such debt relief is a matter of justice, linking it to the “ecological debt” wealthy ...

Today, Andrew and Anne and their baby boy live on their 65-acre farm in western Pennsylvania, purchased a year ago, and have become heavily involved in restoring the Catholic Land Movement (CLM), a project that began in the early-20th century and received an apostolic blessing from Pope Pius XI in 1933.

Heidi A. Campbell, Texas A&M University The year 2025 is a Year of Jubilee: an event held every quarter-century that calls Catholics around the world to embark on a holy journey of faith and repentance.

While some Jewish leaders condemned the pope’s recent remarks on Israel, others believe that Catholic-Jewish relations can survive the current tension.