He was a powerful king whose break with the church of Rome would forever change the course of English history. But was he a charismatic reformer who freed his subjects from a corrupt establishment or a bullying tyrant who used...

In the mid 19th century a new political party, the Know Nothings, set the stage for xenophobia and nationalism to take root in American politics.

The pope represents over one billion people, his government has a permanent presence at the United Nations and runs the oldest diplomatic service on earth. Could the Vatican City be home to the world's most influential government?

Pope Francis has issued a rare apology, for using a slur for gay men, during a closed-door meeting with bishops at the Vatican.

Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalized homosexuality as "unjust" and said it's not a crime but considered it "a sin," according to the Associated Press.

Pope Francis, in an interview with the Associated Press, said being gay is not a crime but called it "a sin."

Métis cultural facilitator Gary Gagnon says he will follow his heart to deliver stories of residential school survivors to the Pope when he joins an Indigenous delegation to the Vatican this month.

As the world mourns Pope Francis, the Vatican prepares for a conclave that could change history. With the Catholic Church booming in Africa, speculation is rising: Could the next Pope come from the continent? Three powerful African...

The Vatican's deficit reportedly doubled in 2018 to nearly $77 million on a budget of about $330 million, causing concern among Vatican officials.

The pope was seen coughing during his weekly public address at the Vatican Sunday.