Further reading: Southern African Catholic bishops "shocked" by violence in Mozambique Elsewhere, roadblocks have hindered the transport of raw materials, forcing companies to halt operations.

A convergence of crises in Mozambique is forcing people to flee their homes, often multiple times, and complicating efforts to assist them.

Hundreds of Guatemalan faithful found the sounds and colors of their tropical homeland during the biggest-yet celebration of ...

Mozambique's new president Daniel Chapo vowed to unite the country upon taking the oath of office under heavy guard Wednesday ...

Each year, an estimated 300 million Christians around the world are persecuted because of their faith in Jesus," a new report ...

Pope Francis talks briefly to ambassadors and diplomats accredited to the Holy See during their annual meeting in the Hall of ...

The appointment marks a major step in Francis’ aim to give women more leadership roles in governing the church.

Candidates for the seminary should not be disqualified based on sexual orientation, according to new church guidelines in ...

She joined the congregation in 1988 and was sent to Mozambique as a missionary ... Asked whether her appointment would “demasculinize” the Catholic Church, the new prefect emphasized that “this is a ...

By Devin Watkins At his annual Audience for Members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See on Thursday, Pope ...

The pope pointed to the assassination attempt against Donald Trump as an example of growing polarization and mistrust.

Francis, leader of the 1.4-billion-member Roman Catholic Church, is usually careful about taking sides ... The pope also addressed conflicts in places including Sudan, Mozambique, Myanmar, and ...