In the weeks that follow the passing of a pontiff, the city of Rome, and the Vatican in particular, comes alive with ...

Pope Francis leaves behind a Church that is moving away from the faith he championed.

Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, rumors spread online about a supposed Catholic tradition in which the ...

A Mass in honor of Pope Francis was held Tuesday in Manchester, giving the Catholic community an opportunity to reflect on ...

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...

Although Pope Francis had good intentions when denouncing clergy sexual abuse he was met with great resistance within the ...

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...

Francis advocated for the powerless, for those who have so little and yet are villainized by people in positions of authority ...

A new poll finds about three-quarters of U.S. adults say their household contributed to a charitable organization.

Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend Pope Francis’s funeral, including many world leaders, Catholic officials, and mourners from around the world.

The United States has 17 cardinals, 10 of whom are eligible to vote in the election of the next pope, according to the ...

Leaders from many religions — including, notably, Pope Francis — have long sought to tie their faith to environmental ...