Vatican insiders and interlocutors said the pontiff wanted to avoid getting swept up in the polarizing politics that ...

Pope Francis sought to empower women and laity in synods, fueling conservatives' worry about LGBTQ+ inclusion and women's ...

They were what any of us might wear — and, like most of his clothes, showed a preference for humility and simplicity.

Cardinals have taken their first decisions following the death of Pope Francis, setting Saturday as the date for his funeral ...

Ever since Pope Francis died, I have been reflecting upon my time in Catholic school and the lessons I learned about service, ...

The first photos of the deceased Pope Francis were published by the Vatican as funeral rites are underway. Cardinal Kevin ...

Catholics across Southern California and around the world continue to mourn the death of Pope Francis, the first Latin ...

Greek Orthodox Patriarch John X of Antioch described Pope Francis as a bearer of a lofty Christian mission, noting that his departure is a loss for all humanity, especially given his repeated calls ...

The Vatican has released the first photos that show Pope Francis lying in state after the head of the Catholic church died on ...

There are rules on who can become pope. It can be any Catholic male, but since 1378, it’s only been a cardinal who has been ...

Not only was Pope Francis the the first Jesuit pope, but he was the first pope from the Americas. He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, as Jorge Mario Bergoglio. He was the the 266th pope of the ...

Pope Francis died April 21 after suffering a stroke and heart failure, said the director of Vatican City State's department ...