Belgium PM blasts Pope Francis in welcome speech for church sex abuse and cover-up, demanding church put victims first ...

Belgium’s prime minister has blasted Pope Francis for the Catholic Church’s horrific legacy of clerical sex abuse and ...

A new survey of Catholics in the United States and across six Latin American countries found that majorities want the church to allow for the use of birth control and letting women become priests. The ...

Pope Francis was pressed firmly by Belgium's king and premier on Friday for more concrete action to address sexual abuse by ...

Animated by a spirit of service, mission and joy, the Catholic Church must be welcoming toward everyone, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis called for Europe to be a beacon of peace in war and a welcome home for migrants and refugees as he arrived in the heart ...

While in Belgium, Pope Francis will have to face a backlash against local church authorities amid child abuse scandals. The ...

By Marge-Marie Paas The Holy Father has elevated the Apostolic Administration of Estonia to a diocese, and appointed Bishop ...

Pope Francis is expected to meet Belgian victims of clerical sex abuse on Friday as he embarks on a three-day visit to the ...

Pope Francis received a royal welcome as he arrived in Belgium on Thursday evening. The pontiff appeared in good spirits, even though rain and strong winds affected the welcome ceremony. (AP video by ...

Cardinal Pietro Parolin in an interview with Vatican Media said Europe “greatly needs” to rediscover its Christian roots and ...