Robert Mickens

Since Francis stripped Burke's duties as his personal representative to the Order of Malta, what are his options for dealing with this trouble-making cardinal?

Pope Francis had a golden opportunity several days ago and really blew it—but blame Msgr. Dario Viganò, the prefect for the Secretariat for Communications.

The Vatican's Secretary of State offers important insights into the principles that are currently driving the Holy See’s international diplomacy.

In an unprecedented move, the Vatican will give young people an opportunity to help set the agenda for the next Synod of Bishops meeting.

Expect the Jesuit pope to press the accelerator on his herculean efforts to reform the culture and structure of the central Vatican offices.

In an annual Christmas address to top Vatican officials, Francis laid out his plan to streamline, modernize, and bring to heel the curial apparatus.