"God is present in the midst of his people, not because he dwells within four walls, but because he lives as a man among ...

"Pope Francis went on to say that his heart is close to all the people who inhabit the Holy Land, which includes Israelis and ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Thursday stepped up his recent criticism of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, calling the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian enclave “very serious and ...

Pope Francis has called Gaza’s church every evening, in solidarity with the 600 Palestinians seeking refuge there.

Pope Francis on Monday decried the deaths of children in global conflicts, telling a Vatican summit that "nothing is worth ...

Pope Benedict’s upcoming visit to Israel, which comes at a time of some strain in Vatican-Jewish relations, inevitably will invite comparison — and contrast — with the visit to Israel by his ...

Ramping up Criticism of Israel, Pope Calls Situation in Gaza 'Shameful' By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis on Thursday stepped up his recent criticism of Israel's military ...

Christians are called to follow Mary's example by responding to God's love with action, reaching out to others instead of withdrawing from the world.

Pope Francis, reflecting on the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple, says it serves as a reminder that Jesus is salvation ...

(Credit: Jehad Alshrafi/AP.) Listen Pope Francis thanked the negotiators of the peace deal between Israel and Hamas in an interview on Sunday, saying, “Peace takes courage.” Romi Gonen ...

Pope Francis on Thursday stepped up his recent criticism of Israel's military campaign in Gaza, calling the humanitarian situation "very serious and shameful." In a yearly address to diplomats ...