Pope Francis’ second visit to Asia (Jan. 12 to 19)—to Sri Lanka and the Philippines—is about to take place as I write. I am one of some 70 reporters accompanying him and will report for America. Here I wish to simply highlight some similarities and differences between the two count

Many in Rome believe that 2015 could prove to be a watershed year in the pontificate of the first Latin American pope.

What an extraordinary year this has been for the Catholic Church under the leadership of Pope Francis, who continues to inspire and reach the hearts of people far beyond its boundaries!In this last Vatican Dispatch of the year, I will briefly review what the Argentine pope has done to change the chu

Immediately after his election on 13 March 2013 Pope Francis told himself ldquo Jorge do not change continue being yourself because to change at your age would be ridiculous rdquo nbsp nbsp He revealed this interesting personal detail in a wide-ranging exclusive interview with Elisabetta P

Pope Francis rsquo three-day visit to Turkey November 28-30 was intended primarily as an ecumenical visit to the center of the Orthodox world with an important Muslim-Christian dimension nbsp It has taken on considerable political significance however because of the dramatic situation in the

Pope Francis' call has clearly disturbed some cardinals and a number bishops.