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.

'Questionable' activities leave global order in serious debt

Leaders must 'overcome distrust; promote a culture of solidarity'

When shopping and when interacting with people on city streets, everyone can help fight the evil of modern-day slavery, Pope Francis said in his annual message (click here for Spanish) for the World Day of Peace on Jan. 1."Together with the social responsibility of businesses, there is als