Francis upheld church teaching opposing abortion and echoed his predecessors in saying that human life is sacred and must be ...

Polish potatoes, which are called "ziemniak" in this country, frightens vegetable growers all over Europe. The reason for all ...

A look at nine cardinals being talked about as "papabili" to succeed Pope Francis, whose death at the age of 88 on Monday.

Pope Francis, a voice for the poor who overcame fierce resistance to reshape the Catholic Church, has died on Easter Monday, ...

Italy’s economic strength is in the processing and manufacturing of goods, made with imported raw materials and ingredients.

Reactions to the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday quickly began pouring into social media from around the world. Born ...

Washington and Beijing have descended into a trade war that currently sees China subjected to 145-percent tariffs on exports to the U.S.

Cardinals are a pontiff's closest collaborators, running key departments at the Vatican and dioceses around the world. When a pope dies or resigns, those cardinals aged under 80 are eligible to enter ...

Crowds flocked to St. Peter’s Square as well-wishers worldwide laid flowers at churches around the world with bells pealing ...

Frustration with established parties across Europe has created openings the right has been quick to fill. Can a divided left ...

Pope Francis died Monday, the Vatican announced, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble ...