(CNS photo/Lola Gomez) As Pope Francis became the first pope to celebrate Mass on the French island of Corsica Dec. 15, the ...

"I wanted all of us, inside or out, to have an opportunity to throw open the doors of our hearts and understand that hope ...

AJACCIO, Corsica (AP) — Pope Francis on the first papal visit ever to the French island of Corsica on Sunday called for a ...

In his Angelus address on Dec. 26, Pope Francis reflected on Stephen’s last words as he was being stoned to death: “Lord, do ...

Pope Francis marked the day after Christmas by noting Christians are still being persecuted for their faith, as the Church ...

A brief visit by Pope Francis to the French island of Corsica puts a dual focus on the Mediterranean, highlighting local ...

Pope Francis, on his first visit to Corsica, praised the island people's deep faith and tradition of popular piety. On ...