Hot showers, a soapy shave and spiffy haircuts are available for free for those whom the Vatican calls "our homeless pilgrims."Thanks to charitable contributions from Pope Francis and private donors, the Vatican has finished remodeling and expanding a public bathroom a few steps from Berni

The leaders of the world's bishops' conferences and religious orders must ensure they are doing everything possible to protect children and vulnerable adults from abuse and are offering appropriate care for victims and their families, Pope Francis said."Priority must not be given to any

Death toll in the conflict has grown to more than 5,300 people since April.

Scientific advancements in imaging technology, genetics and nano research have allowed museums to make new and surprising discoveries about the tightly wrapped mysteries of ancient mummies.The Vatican Museums also have been employing the latest state-of-the-art laboratory tools and tests to find out

Poverty stems from unjust economic system, not big families, he says

Insurgency has left 11,000 dead since 2009.

And urges prayers for moms who can't feed kids because of poverty

Pope to diplomats: Rejecting God, people, nature leads to conflict

Pope Francis thanked Catholics worldwide for helping people in Haiti recover from a devastating earthquake, but said "there is still much work left to do."Marking the fifth anniversary of the magnitude 7 earthquake that destroyed large parts of Haiti Jan. 12, 2010, the pope met with intern

A major hurdle to sainthood has been removed.