Pope Francis took possession of the cathedral of Rome, the Basilica of St. John Lateran, on April 7.
Archbishop Jose H. Gomez discusses the impact of the first Argentine pope on the church in Latin America.
Pope Francis tells pilgrims at his April 3 general audience that women have a special role in opening doors to the Lord.
CNS Rome bureau chief Francis X. Rocca discusses the relationship between the Vatican and the United Nations since Pope Paul VI.
Francis X. Rocca discusses the announcement that Pope Francis and a team of cardinals will study a reform of the Roman Curia.
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Kimberly Bowes explains how early Christian house churches inform our understand of primitive Christianity.
A look at a dramatic change in the Catholic Church beginning with Pope Benedict XVI's resignation announcement.
CNS Bureau Chief Francis X. Rocca talks about the continuity of Pope Francis' pontificate with that of Pope Benedict XVI.
Pope Francis prays the Regina Coeli with pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square.
U.S. Rep. Chris Smith discusses the unique conciliatory role the pope has in world affairs.