While Pope Francis accomplished a lot in his 12-year papacy, he left much unfinished business and many challenges for his ...

The folklore of the prophecy of St. Malachy says that Pope Francis may be the very last pontiff. Historians say that's ...

As members of the College of Cardinals prepare for the conclave, they face a profound choice: Build on the late pope’s ...

The conclave to elect the new pope is just days away — and bettors are laying down cash wagers on who will be chosen, his papal name and nationality, and even the number of voting rounds it ...

So it was no surprise that once he became pope, Francis rejected the lavish salary on par with the pay of the U.S. president ...

Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, will be mourned and buried at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major ...

Following Pope Francis’ passing, one of his closest Argentine friends remembered him with gratitude, emphasizing that his ...

The Vatican is finalizing preparations for the May 7 conclave, with firefighters on Friday installing a chimney on the roof ...

Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Catholic Church, has died at age 88. The Vatican will observe a nine-day mourning period, ...

A white rose is placed on the tomb of Pope Francis inside St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP ...

The project will highlight scripted short films from international communities along with snippets of a conversation between ...

A possible contender for the papacy, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi has worked with the needy and the disenfranchised, even as he ...