Not unlike many of the Renaissance families of Italy, the Borgias were power hungry, corrupt, and self-indulgent. But their bloodline produced two popes—are they worthy of this notorious legacy?
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — New simplified procedures for the funerals of popes were released earlier this month, reflecting Pope Francis’ ongoing effort to emphasize the pope’s role as a pastor ...
Pope Francis blesses the coffin of Cardinal Jorge Maria Mejia after his Funeral Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on Dec. 11, 2014. (photo: CNA / EWTN) Andrea Gagliarducci Vatican November 25 ...
The Holy See on Saturday confirmed the rumors that Pope Francis will undertake a one-day apostolic journey to Corsica next month — marking the first-ever papal visit to the island most famous ...