A Vatican official even heaped praises on the late singer for his ability to create beautiful music. Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, president of the Pontifical Council for Culture, told the Vatican daily L'Osservatore that he was aware that Prince faced a …

The death of the songwriter, singer and music producer Prince drew reactions from the Vatican and praise for his musical talent. Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, president of the Pontifical Council for Culture, sent a tweet quoting the artist's song …

(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis is attending an event at Rome's Villa Borghese this Sunday evening to mark Earth Day. The initiative entitled “Earth Village. Living the City Together. Rome in Mariapolis,” is sponsored by Earth Day Italia, Connect 4 …

Staples High School senior Jaime Bairaktaris, on a week-long visit to Napoli, Italy where he is teaching English to impoverished school children, traveled to Rome this weekend where today he attended the Papal Mass. Jaime, who is a WestportNow …

(AP Photo/Andrew Medichini). VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has told teenagers happiness can't be downloaded like a cellphone app. Francis used the reference to connect to faithful aged 13-16 who are converging on Rome for a Holy Year weekend …

A total of 150 priests heard confessions from thousands of teens at Vatican's main square as part of Francis's Jubilee year event. The youths then passed through the so-called “Holy Door” in a basilica, with a ritual entitling to special indulgences …

(Vatican Radio) Serbian prime minister Aleksandar Vucic, is expected to win early elections held Sunday, despite a major challenge from far-right groups seeking an alliance only with Russia. Vucic hopes a victory will make it easier for him to …

A view of the crowded square as Pope Francis celebrates a mass for the Youths Jubilee, part of the Holy Year activities, in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, April 24, 2016. Andrew Medichini AP Photo. Youths rest as as they wait for the …

Youths rest as as they wait for the arrival of Pope Francis to celebrate a mass for the Youths Jubilee, part of the Holy Year activities, in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, April 24, 2016. Youths rest as as they wait for the arrival of Pope …

Youths rest as as they wait for the arrival of Pope Francis to celebrate a mass for the Youths Jubilee, part of the Holy Year activities, in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, April 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini). Pope to youth …