The papacy of Pope Francis ended with the same core doctrine for LGBTQ+ people that he inherited: The Catholic Church still ...

A Black pope would make a profound statement — not just in the United States, where President Donald Trump has demonized ...

In a small church tucked into a side street in northern China's Hebei province, a group of around 10 people gathered for ...

Pope Francis took steps to address abuse. But cases continue to emerge, especially in Africa and Asia, with the potential to ...

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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Thousands of people began filing through St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis ...

Photos show powerful moments from the late pope's funeral proceedings. After Pope Francis' death was announced on Easter ...

There’s still time to pay respects to Pope Francis in person. Here’s what last-minute travelers should know before and after ...

Archbishop Robert Casey will remember and pray for "the repose of the soul of Pope Francis" at four Masses throughout the ...

Pope Francis was widely seen as a transformative figure who boldly tried to address the challenges affecting the Catholic ...

Advocates for Catholic clergy sexual abuse victims are criticising the appointment of a retired U.S. cardinal who has been ...

Survivors of church sexual abuse acknowledge Pope Francis took important steps, but say his successor must do more to tackle abusive clergy and hold bishops accountable when they mismanage cases.