According to Pope Francis, women have been “in charge” since the “afternoon of the apple,” alluding to the Genesis story of Adam and Eve.

Every member of the international community must play a part in addressing the many problems affecting the world, Pope Francis told diplomats.

Catholics must draw inspiration and strength from the roots of their faith and the traditions and experiences of their faith communities, but without trying "to hide there because they are afraid of...

The Catholic Church has a responsibility to address the pastoral needs of a world that is in a deep crisis that is disrupting humanity's desire for peace, Pope Francis said.

Human trafficking and modern-day slavery have long been at the top of Pope Francis’s agenda, as shown at a meeting on Thursday with the Santa Marta Group, a coalition of police forces and the...