Holy Week is a time when the pope would be expected to be front and center of events. But as Francis continues to recover ...

For centuries, pilgrims came to Assisi to walk in the footsteps of a saint who preached to birds, embraced poverty and wandered the hills barefoot.But today, many arrive in search of a different model ...

The Argentinian pope is entering his fourth week of convalescence during which doctors have advised him to avoid crowds.

If you're an architecture buff, take some time to check out the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, which was constructed beginning in 1869. Located a block east of the Santa Fe Plaza ...

A convalescing Pope Francis has greeted the crowd in St_ Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, wishing more than 20,000 faithful a ...

The Vatican is opening the most solemn period of Holy Week with a recovering Pope Francis largely on the sidelines ...

Holy Virgin Mary, there is none like you among women born in the world. Daughter and handmaid of the heavenly Father, the almighty King, Mother of our most high Lord Jesus Christ, and Spouse of ...

By Elisabetta Povoledo Reporting from Rome Pope Francis on Wednesday held an audience ... appearances during recent Sunday Masses in St. Peter’s Square. He also took a spin in his wheelchair ...

Jordi Faulí I Oller is currently the head architect of the basilica, the seventh to hold the position. Several architects who ...