Pope Francis transformed women's roles in the Catholic Church without changing doctrine. His legacy: creating pathways for ...

As head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis demonstrated humility, helped others and moved the church forward, qualities ...

The United States has 17 cardinals, 10 of whom are eligible to vote in the election of the next pope, according to the Vatican. The country with the most cardinals is Italy, which has 51, including 17 ...

It is not just that he broke barriers as the first pontiff from Latin America. Nor even that he preached tolerance — although ...

Vatican and Beijing will be moving towards a more harmonious and conciliatory relationship no matter who the next pope is, ...

Xavier University students returned from Easter break just in time for Earth Day, now bearing a deeper meaning in the wake of Pope Francis' death.

Lashed by an off-season typhoon, Pope Francis stepped out on a rain-soaked makeshift stage in front of hundreds of thousands ...

ABC NewsOne, the affiliate news service of ABC News, will have reporters de la Cuetara and Patrick Reevell in Rome reporting on the passing and funeral of the Pope. NewsOne provides news content and ...

There are over 200,000 Chaldean Catholics in Metro Detroit, and although not necessarily well known as Catholics, they are mourning the loss of Pope Francis as well.

Hundreds of Filipinos gathered at a solemn mass held for Pope Francis, following his passing that has stirred deep sorrow ...

With the Pope's death, a nine day mourning period known as the novendiales has been initiated. The election for a new pope ...

Bishop Douglas Deshotel will offer Holy Mass on Sunday, April 27, 2025, Divine Mercy Sunday, in memory of Pope Francis.