Pontiffs have been players in global affairs for hundreds of years. Pope Francis carved out his own form of global influence.

Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, unveiled its 2026-2027 fall, winter, and spring season with new itineraries to explore the spring flowers of Japan, the vibrant ...

De toespraak is alleen beschikbaar in het Engels. Thank you all for being with us today. I had heard that the Netherlands Pavilion was an impressive sight. But now I’ve seen it with my own eyes, I ...

Pope Francis’ message to Japan transcended religion; it spoke to the very heart of humanity. His calls for nuclear ...

Walk where Pope Francis walked—explore 12 iconic Catholic sites filled with faith, history, and spiritual wonder!

SASEBO, Nagasaki Prefecture — Huis Ten Bosch Co. announced that its amusement park here is opening a new Miffy-themed area on ...

Leaders commended the pontiff’s lifelong efforts in delivering the message of peace, which included a trip to Hiroshima and ...

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba released a statement on April 21 expressing condolences over the passing of Pope ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Key events in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis and died on Monday: Dec. 17, 1936: Jorge Mario Bergoglio is born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the eldest of ...

Pope Francis died on Monday at the Vatican. He was respected by people in Japan and across Asia. We talk to some people in ...

People around the world are mourning the passing of Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 88. His body is currently ...

The policy of every American president since Harry S Truman , who made the decision to use the A-bomb against Japan, has been ...