The appointments are further evidence of Pope Francis’ determination to assign important positions in the Roman Curia to women.

The pope sent his “heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and the wounded.”

The governor used his visit to Rome to say that the world is facing bigger challenges in addressing climate change than one president.

A new book clarifies mystery of John Paul I’s death.

Father Weinandy surely wrote his letter out of a heartfelt desire to help the church. But in doing so, he belied a misunderstanding of one of the basic elements of Pope Francis’ teaching.

In a statement, both sides expressed gratitude for “the spiritual and theological gifts received through the Reformation.”