Pope Francis nudged the Catholic Church toward change. His successor can see it through ― or take the church back.

Fashion may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about papal legacies, but Pope Francis’ understated style ...

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

Conservatives cite Cardinal Robert Sarah's comments on defying woke gender ideology and remembering the West's Christian ...

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. Here are the key things to know about the death of the Argentine pontiff ...

Tourists who have booked to visit Rome in the coming weeks will experience the city during a rare historical moment. ...

Pope Benedict was an ardent defender of Catholic traditions. Pope Francis, who died Monday, chose a more liberal direction. Which way will the church, famously resistant to change, move under his ...

A leader of Dubuque's LGBTQ+ community says Pope Francis gave him hope for a more inclusive Catholic church, but says the ...

The burial of the pontiff will be on Saturday at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, the first time a pontiff is ...

Filipino Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David downplayed talks about “popular candidates” in the upcoming conclave, and said a papal ...

In his final days, Pope Francis gave away the last of his personal money.

With the death of Pope Francis, attention now turns to the selection of his successor. The next pope will be chosen in what ...