Even encountering African Christian communities, Europeans labeled local practices as heretical, justifying colonization and ...

Head of Coptic Orthodox Church Pope Tawadros II expressed on Saturday his support for the Interparliamentary Assembly on ...

While Pope Francis previously announced plans to travel to Turkey, one possible obstacle to a universal agreement could be ...

However, there is another tradition that many Christians follow – that of tattooing. Historically, Easter was an important ...

Pope Francis is responding well to treatment and has shown a "gradual, slight improvement" in recent days, the Vatican said Saturday, as he remains in the hospital with double pneumonia. The 88 ...

Rome — The voice of Pope Francis was heard by the public on Thursday night for the first time since he was admitted to a hospital three weeks earlier. The message was recorded from the 88-year ...

LONDON (AP) — Friday marks three weeks since Pope Francis was hospitalized for bronchitis, which then led to double pneumonia. He was also treated for a complex lung infection and has suffered ...

After 3 weeks in hospital, we have heard from Pope Francis for the first time. The Pope releasing an audio message from the Juelli and playing it here tonight in front of the crowd at St. Peter's ...

Friday marks the pope's 22nd consecutive day in hospital. LONDON and ROME -- Pope Francis' "overall condition remains stable within his complex medical situation and the prognosis remains reserved ...

On Tuesday, Pope Tawadros II made the holy chrism for the first time since his ordination in November 2012. The event marks the 38th time the chrism has been made in the Coptic Orthodox Church.

Rome — Pope Francis has shown further slight improvement as he battles double pneumonia, but doctors say his prognosis is still "guarded," the Vatican said Wednesday. A CT chest scan taken ...

MANILA, Philippines—With Pope Francis still in critical condition, some may ask what happens when the Holy See becomes sede vacante after the resignation or death of a pope. Last Feb. 14 ...