COMMENTARY: Pope Francis’ first words as pope spoke of his sinfulness and trust in God’s mercy — a theme that defined his ...

Oxford religious leaders have paid tribute to Pope Francis after his death on Monday morning. Francis, 88, emerged from his convalescence on Easter Sunday to bless the thousands of people in St ...

I’ve been writing my exorcism novel series for close to a decade now. I’ve designed the backdrop of evil and human weakness, ...

The Rev. Steven Clemmence, of Marlborough, said Pope Francis inspired pastors with his message to reach out to “the lost ...

Over the course of his pontificate, Pope Francis held up two recurring images: the good shepherd who looks for the lost sheep ...

Catholics from across Michigan have shared prayers in response to the announcement that Pope Francis has died.

Bishop Salvatore Matano from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester released a statement Monday morning following the death ...

The Christian Story of the Lost Sheep. Once, there was a shepherd who looked after 100 sheep. One evening, when he was counting his sheep into their shelter for the night, he only counted 99.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Even when a person seems totally lost and unable to find a way back to God, the Lord is already looking for him or her, said the text for Pope Francis’ weekly general audience.

The Gospel contains a great message of hope, "because it tells us that wherever we are lost and however we are lost, God always comes looking for us!" said the text for Pope Francis' weekly general ...