To the very end, Francis’s authenticity and his ability to draw in Catholics and non-Catholics alike shone forth.

Pope Francis was the first pope to visit Iraq, a historic event still remembered by Chaldeans in metro Detroit who mourned ...

The leader of the world’s 1 billion Roman Catholics addressed past scandals and embraced migrants, the poor and gay and lesbian faithful. Some wished he’d gone further.

Catholics across the world are mourning Pope Francis' death. Some hope his messages of equality will inspire people to serve the needy in their communities.