Fireworks explode over the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge during New Year’s celebrations in Sydney, Australia.

Donnelly says he didn’t go looking for the ambassador’s job, but he took it because President Biden asked him to.

The leaders of three European countries as well as Pope Francis received New Year telegrams from Russian President Vladimir ...

The pope, who turned 88 Dec. 17, mostly uses a wheelchair and presides over rather than concelebrates most public liturgies.

Auckland has become the first major city to welcome 2025, with thousands counting down to the new year and cheering at ...

EDITORIAL: The president-elect could be an unlikely ally for Pope Francis as he looks to find a solution for the conflicts in ...

In his Christmas Day "Urbi et Orbi" address, Pope Francis called for a ceasefire in Gaza, the release of hostages, and humanitarian aid for those affected by war and hunger. He also urged for peace ...

In a rare conversation with Norah O'Donnell, Pope Francis talked about Catholics in Gaza and the legacy he hopes to leave in ...

Pope Francis is considering a 2025 visit to Ukraine, but the Vatican has not confirmed a papal visit to the war-hit nation ...

Archbishop Shevchuk has long advocated for a papal visit to Ukraine. Media reports about Pope Francis potentially visiting ...