Called the Sacred Roman and Universal Inquisition when it was instituted in 1542, the congregation was initially a tribunal exclusively for cases of heresy and schism.

The Catholic physician and researcher Jerome Lejeune devoted his life to protecting unborn children with Down syndrome from so-called “therapeutic abortion.”

Fabrizio Soccorsi, Pope Francis’ personal doctor, died Jan. 9 of complications caused by Covid-19.

Pope Francis pledged Vatican City State would achieve net-zero carbon emissions before the year 2050 and urged everyone in the world to be part of a new culture.

One present young people should ask for this Christmas is words of wisdom from older people they know.

Pope Francis said the two key phrases for the Advent season were God's closeness and people's vigilance against indifference and mediocrity

There is no better way to pray than like Mary, who opened her heart to God with humility and trust, Pope Francis said.

As Covid-19-related deaths in Italy reached their highest daily level since early May, the Vatican decided it will once again close its museums to the public.

The Vatican and the Chinese government will extend an agreement signed in 2018 regarding the appointment of bishops.

Cardinal Parolin: Every pope, from St. Paul VI to Pope Francis, has tried to resolve what Pope Benedict described as a difficult situation in China.