The pope denounced the attack as “a grave offence against the Creator.”

A van drove into a pedestrian zone killing at least 12 people and injuring more than 80 others.

In less than three weeks, Pope Francis has reshuffled the top leadership of the C.D.F.

The article looks at the growing similarities in the rhetoric and world views adopted by evangelical fundamentalists and some "militant" Catholic hardliners.

Money destined for “Pope's hospital” allegedly went toward renovating the former secretary of state’s apartment.

As head of a new Vatican department, Cardinal Farrell is in a position to bring lay people into positions of leadership in the church.