Francis, who served as the Pope for over a decade, was a transformative figure in the Catholic Church, known as much for his ...

The late pontiff’s health concerns in recent years led to contenders to succeed him known a papabile emerging even before his ...

By embracing the spirit of the Javanese advocate of women's rights, the Church can more effectively reflect Gospel values ...

Pope Francis is being remembered as a pastoral leader – and in some ways, his treatment of women in the Catholic Church was ...

Pope Francis, who as head of the Roman Catholic Church advocated for a greater acceptance of LGBTQ+ people and protection for ...

The Papal Conclave will gather in Rome to select the next head of the Catholic Church, likely from among the world’s ...

Bells tolled in Catholic churches around the world as news spread of Francis' death at age 88. He served as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church for 12 years. Read more here. Congressional ...

With the passing of Francis, the Catholic Church faces a crucial moment in its history. The selection of a new pope will shape the Church's approach to modern issues, from social justice to ...

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — More than 9,000 Catholic employers do not need to abide by federal regulations requiring accommodations ...

A living example of Christ. A pope of joy and hope. Those were some of the reactions from North Jersey Catholics on learning ...

Join our Whatsapp channel Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died ... efforts in promoting peace, social justice, interfaith dialogue, and the well ...

Pope Francis, whose warm, humble, no-nonsense manner galvanized the Roman Catholic Church and drew widespread admiration from ...