VATICAN CITY (AP) — A popular saying in Vatican circles is that if you “enter a conclave as pope, you leave as a cardinal.” ...

As Amazonian bishops gathered at the Vatican on Oct. 21, 2019, a man entered a nearby church after dawn and stole three Indigenous statues brought to Rome for the occasion. He ...

As one of the greatest tennis players of all time, Evert has long been respected for her insightful voice on social matters.

Pope Francis had been critical of American politicians on both sides of the aisle, and took a hard stance against strict borders.

President Donald Trump on Monday directed all federal and state flags to fly at half-staff in commemoration of Pope Francis.

Baltimore Archbishop William Lori encouraged area parishioners to learn from Pope Francis’ legacy by embodying light and hope ...

Pope Francis, a voice for the poor who overcame fierce resistance to reshape the Catholic Church, has died on Easter Monday, ...

For more perspective on the life and legacy of Pope Francis, Amna Nawaz spoke with Rev. Thomas Reese, a senior analyst for Religion News Service and author of “Inside the Vatican: The Politics and ...

A mass took place in Northeast, D.C., to remember Pope Francis. Four cardinals were in attendance, three of whom are expected ...

Mourners young and old flocked to Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Northeast D.C.

Pope Francis’ transformative vision for the American church made it more open, but also energized conservative resistance ...

The Nahant, Massachusetts, native is among a not-so-small population of people in the U.S. who say they were confirmed in ...