He has been "assessor" or deputy-chief of staff in the Vatican since 2009

The thing is, this year it really is too early to start thinking about Lent.

China has far less to gain from establishing relations with the Vatican than vice-versa.

The papal commission for the Protection of Children has asked Peter Saunders, one of its two survivor members, to take a leave of absence.

Aid in place needed to staunch refugee crisis.

The first ever meeting between the the heads of the Roman Catholic and Russian Orthodox Churches is a truly historic event.