It’s a good bet that Friday in Belgium didn’t do a lot to perk the pontiff up either, as it was one of the tougher days he’s ...

King Philippe ascended the Belgian throne in 2013 and holds the title “Rex Catholicissimus,” or “(Most) Catholic Majesty.” ...

ROME – In a country still reeling from a deep clerical sexual abuse crisis, Pope Francis on Saturday bitterly acknowledged ...

After having an espresso in the bar near the Archbishop's house in Luxembourg two days ago, this morning Pope Francis - ...

A 55-minute flight from Luxembourg brought Pope Francis to Brussels' Melsbroek Air Base last night, beginning the second leg ...

Pope Francis is traveling to once-strong bastions of Christianity in the heart of Europe to try to reinvigorate a Catholic flock that is dwindling in the face of secular trends and abuse scandals that ...

Pope Francis said Friday that the Catholic Church must "seek forgiveness" over the "scourge" of child sexual abuse, during a visit to Belgium where the Church's dark past looms large.

The prime minister’s speech at the start of Pope Francis’ visit was one of the most pointed ever directed at the pope during a foreign trip and underscored just how raw the abuse scandal still is in ...

Pope Francis received a royal welcome as he arrived in Belgium on Thursday evening. The pontiff appeared in good spirits, even though rain and strong winds affected the welcome ceremony. AP video by ...

Queen Mathilde of Belgium, along with her consort King Philippe, welcomes Pope Francis at the Laeken Palace. She wears an elegant white dress with a sober and rigorous cut, paired with ...

The statement from the Holy See press office described Francis as having a “flu-like state.” Through much of last autumn and ...

ROME, SEP 27 - With Germany ramping up border controls earlier this month and other EU countries contemplating stricter ...