Pope Francis accepted Scotland Cardinal Keith O'Brien's decision to renounce all "duties and privileges" associated with being a cardinal.The former archbishop of St. Andrews and Edinburgh, who resigned in 2013 after admitting to sexual misconduct, will no longer exercise the role

Teaching is about giving young people, especially troublemakers, values and hope, and it is "an injustice" that today's educators are paid so poorly, Pope Francis said.In a world where it is already difficult for kids to find a decent point of reference, they must find positive guidanc

'Listening to people, for me, never did me any harm.'

A homeless man who faithfully attended Mass at a church inside Vatican City for decades was buried in a Vatican cemetery after it was discovered he had died and was left unidentified in a hospital morgue.Willy Herteleer was well-known by the Swiss Guards keeping watch at St. Anne's Gate, by loca

Asked that God recognize these men killed for their faith

Two years after historic decision, pope-emeritus following a prayerful, quiet life

He urges protection of creation

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.