The pope suffered from the flu for almost two weeks and hardly spoke in public. During a visit to a parish on Friday, he appeared recovered and preached for an unusually long time.

Leading up to International Women’s Day, Catholic women convened near the Vatican and online, advocating for female leadership within the Catholic Church, pushing for equality, visibility and institutional openness to change.

Pope Francis is continuing his work program despite the flu. On Thursday morning, he held seven audiences for individuals and groups.

Baltimore's agreement with St. Michael’s Media, the parent firm of the Church Militant website, comes even as the site’s future remains in flux.

Pope Francis will continue his custom of celebrating Holy Thursday Mass in a prison during Holy Week 2024.

Father Haig recalled a story told to him by family members about how at age 5 he had already declared that he wanted to be a Jesuit astrophysicist when he grew up.