Pope Francis reflects on Christmas and on St. Francis de Sales, who tells us “to desire nothing and reject nothing, to accept everything that God sends us.”

The only thing certain is that the most important ritual following the death of a pope—a conclave to elect a new one—does not apply.

The pope’s letter, titled "Totum Amoris Est" ("Everything Pertains to Love"), said that the saint has much to teach the church today.

The emeritus pope Benedict XVI has suffered a decline in health, Pope Francis said today at the end of his general audience. He asked for prayers for the 95-year-old former pontiff.

Mario Puzo's novels are shot through with religious themes—but almost never with genuinely religious characters.

Tens of thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the pope’s message inviting people to pay less attention to presents and more to prayer,.

‘Why is the manger so important? Because it is the sign, and not by chance, of Christ’s coming into this world. It is how he announces his coming.’

A Reflection for Friday of the Fourth Week of Advent, by Tim Reidy

"It is really important for [religious orders] to set the story straight immediately and to reveal all the known facts in a case."

Pope Francis’ message to the Roman Curia has often been challenging, even provocative, and this year’s address was no exception.