In this episode of "Inside the Vatican," Gerry and Colleen discuss the most newsworthy moments from Pope Francis’ visit to ...

Pope Francis launched fresh consultations Wednesday on the future of the Roman Catholic Church, which faces pressure over the ...

Pope Francis’ Aug. 26-29 trip to Luxembourg and Belgium has to rank among the great learning experiences of his pontificate.

Pope Francis opened the second phase of his big Catholic reform project Wednesday, with widespread calls for women to take up ...

Pope Francis has doubled down on his traditional views on abortion and women during his in-flight news conference coming home ...

REV. THOMAS J. REESE, a Jesuit priest and church commentator, on the cool reception Pope Francis received in Belgium, where he faced criticism over clergy sexual abuse, the role of women in the church ...

Calling on the world's bishops not to cover up any instance or form of abuse, Pope Francis said the evil of abuse must be ...

Francis drew attacks over clergy sexual abuse, the role of women in the church and his stance on abortion, reflecting ...

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Every crisis, including what the Catholic Church can experience when people no longer care about religion or have distanced ...

Pope Francis also doubled down on his traditional views on abortion and praised Catholic abuse victims for their conduct.