VATICAN CITY — Sixteen teenagers have gotten an unexpected opportunity to confess sins to Pope Francis. The pontiff made a surprise appearance late Saturday morning in St. Peter's Square, where thousands of Catholics faithful, ranging in age from 13 …

(Vatican Radio) The Jubilee for teens got underway Saturday as part of the celebrations for the Extraordinary Year of Mercy. The theme for this three day event is "Growing merciful as the Father”, and brings together 70 thousand teenagers from here in …

The Vatican delegation headed by the Secretary of the Pontifical Council 'Cor Unum' that regulates humanitarian aid from the Holy See, will visit Ukraine after this Sunday's fund-raising event in the European churches. 'Of course, Ukraine is very …

Pope Francis confesses a young faithful during the Youth Jubilee at Saint Peter square in Vatican, Saturday, April 23, 2016. Sixteen teenagers have gotten an unexpected opportunity to confess sins to Pope Francis. The pontiff made a surprise appearance …

(Vatican Radio) The President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, Cardinal Peter Turkson, told the United Nations to realize the 2030 Development Agenda, we are called “to care”, even when dealing with finance. The Vatican official was on …

(Vatican Radio) On April 23rd 1616 the playwright William Shakespeare died on his birthday leaving behind him a wealth of works that are performed and recited 400 years on. The celebrations are in full swing commemorating the life and talent of the man …

Despite his debauched stage presence and erotically charged music, Prince had a reputation for clean living and an ability to put on shows that were electrifying in their athleticism.But Carver County Sheriff Jim Olson said Prince's body had no signs …

Despite his debauched stage presence and erotically charged music, Prince had a reputation for clean living and an ability to put on shows that were electrifying in their athleticism.But Carver County Sheriff Jim Olson said Prince's body had no signs …

Vatican City, Apr 22, 2016 / 04:10 pm (CNA).- 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 …

He won the Grammy award seven times and achieved Top 10 hits like “When Doves Cry” and “1999.” His acclaimed 1984 movie and album “Purple Rain” was about an aspiring musician. The Italian edition of the Vatican daily L'Osservatore Romano spoke of …