World renowned American economist Jeffery Sachs vows to do his “utmost to contribute” to the “path breaking work” of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences (PASS) after his appointment to the...

ROME – Many were shocked on Sunday when the Vatican police forced a group of some 15 Cubans to put down their Cuban flags at the Sunday Angelus in St. Peter’s Square. Although political...

The coronavirus pandemic has made clear that the family is a "barometer" of challenges facing the global community, said the new head of the Pontifical John Paul II Institute.

With many people around the world facing exclusion and inequality, the social teaching of the Catholic Church can inspire new economic systems that are more "people-centered," Pope Francis said.

People should pray with genuine and courageous faith, revealing their whole heart to God, confident he listens with care and mercy, Pope Francis said.