Belgian religious order defies orders from Rome, setting up a confrontation over doctrine.

The "Laudato Si" Observatory will attempt to measure how countries are living up to the famous Papal encyclical on the environment.

“I believe that we who want peace are in the majority, even if it is imperfect.”

Pope Francis' absence was widely noted as tensions over the liturgy continue within the Church.

Catholic Priest Tom Uzhunnalil met with Pope Francis a day after his release from captivity.

Francis' black eye provides a powerful metaphor for his ecclesial and personal style.