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

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

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 ...

Pontiffs have always been subject to branding, making them unique subjects for public fascination and popular culture.

Sir Keir Starmer doesn't believe in God and Parliament has few Catholic members, but Saturday's funeral in Rome is such a ...

At Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel in Pensacola, people gathered Monday to reflect on the passing of Pope Francis.

Sunny Hostin said, "This pope changed things for me" after she "struggled with being a Catholic" over the church's stances on ...

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, 21 April 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta ...

Africans are hoping one of their own could become the first Black pope in modern history and build on Francis's legacy of championing the developing world, though the chances of that happening appear ...

About 200 of the 266 men to hold the title of pope hailed from within the borders of Italy. Here is a look at others, like Pope Francis, who didn't.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene posted on X within the hours after the Pope died. 'Evil is being defeated by the hand of God,' ...