The Holy Father assured the pro-life demonstration of his ‘spiritual closeness.’ The Pope prayed that Jesus would ‘accompany you ... as you courageously and peacefully march on behalf of unborn ...

John L. Allen Jr., the fastidious American journalist who demystified Vatican affairs for English speakers for decades, died ...

From the end of the 20th century until his death, Allen was essential reading for anyone who cared about the inner workings ...

John Allen Jr., the prolific author and longtime Vatican reporter hailed for his insightful coverage of the Holy See across ...

For members of the Religion News Association, this was the kind of dramatic appeal that made the Chicago native the top ...

According to Cardinal Ambongo, the theme was chosen in response to the persistent crises affecting many African nations, ...

Allen passed away in Rome Jan. 22, at the age of 61. He is survived by his wife, Elise Ann Allen, Crux's senior Vatican ...

Covering the Vatican, he had a front-row seat to the waning years of Pope John Paul II's pontificate and the election of Pope ...

An investigation approved by the Vatican concluded that Fr. Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep was killed by two Japanese deserters seeking revenge after Japan's defeat in World War II.

Since starting his second presidential term a year ago, Trump’s policies and actions have drawn ire on multiple fronts, ...