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

During the meeting, the pope also venerated a statue of Our Lady of Luxembourg, also referred to as "Comforter of 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 ...

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

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

Estonia, known as 'Maarjamaa' or 'Land of Mary,' has retained this name despite its predominantly Lutheran history.

“The spirit of the Gospel is a spirit of welcoming, of openness to everyone; it does not admit any kind of exclusion,” the ...

Before flying to the neighboring country of Belgium on the afternoon of Sept. 26, the 87-year-old pope spent one day visiting ...

During a brief visit to Luxembourg, Pope Francis recalled the nation's painful history and lauded its welcome to immigrants, ...

Pope Francis told local Catholics to set an example of welcome and inclusion, and to persevere amid the difficulties of ...