ROME - Pope Francis has ordered the online publication of 170 volumes of its Jewish files from the recently opened Pope Pius XII archives, the Vatican announced Thursday, amid renewed debate about the ...

GREAT BARRINGTON — Gaetano Arienti, 34 Pearl St., sat in his home last night and read the account of the death of Pope Pius XI, a boyhood friend. The local man was born in the same town as the late ...

Pope Leo XIV has set “One in Christ, United in Mission” as the theme for World Mission Day 2026, marking the 100th anniversary of the annual celebration established by Pope Pius XI. In his message, ...

Pope Francis announced Monday that the Vatican will open the secret archives of the era of Pius XII in March next year, which could shed light on the Catholic Church's actions during World War II.

The feast of Christ the King was instituted by Pope Pius XI in 1925 following his encyclical Quas Primas. Today it is celebrated on the final Sunday before Advent. Quas Primas was Pope Pius XI’s ...

The last Pope to pass through the Principality was in 1802, and it was for his funeral cortège.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A traditionalist breakaway group plans to consecrate bishops without Pope Leo XIV’s consent, risking automatic ...

Pope Leo XIV reminded members of the Legionaries of Christ that exercising governance and authority is meant as a service and not as a means to control others. In his Feb. 19 address to participants ...