"Above all, there has been a change for the better in the atmosphere" with Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican’s nuncio to the Baltic states and Pope Benedict XVI's former secretary told Rudolf Gehrig of EWTN ...

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

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 ...

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

The Church of Our Lady of Arabia in Ahmadi, Kuwait, has been officially elevated to the status of Minor Basilica, marking a historic first for the Gulf region.

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

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 ...

A bone fragment from the year 189. A colorful early 20th century Swiss Guard uniform from the Vatican Army. Four lead conclave seals from the election of Pope John Paul II. These are just a few of the ...

Quietly and generously, John was also a mentor. He never wanted replicas of himself. He wanted better journalists -- and ...

LATIN has been the official language of the Catholic Church. Papal documents are promulgated in Latin. Church documents, most ...