Over the past century, Catholic leaders have wrestled with how much to embrace new forms of communication technology.

Rome — Pope Francis fell Thursday and hurt his right arm, the Vatican said, just weeks after another apparent fall resulted in a bad bruise on his chin. Francis didn't break his arm, but a sling was ...

With his new encyclical, Pope Francis added his voice to this chorus of encouragement inviting people not to lose heart.

Christian hope, as Pope Francis understands it, reminds us that a better and more just world is within our grasp.