Those touched − figuratively and literally − by Pope Francis, the "People's Pope," during his only visit to the U.S. reflect ...

Both Texas and United States flags are half-staff to honor the death of Pope Francis. The flags will remain lowered through ...

“This moment is critical now,” Bishop Sean W. Rowe, the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, said. “For those of us who ...

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.

The pope’s attention to migration and climate change were well known, but the pope was also attentive to a number of other ...

Cardinals in meetings ahead of the start of a secret conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis are scratching the hair ...

In the wake of Pope Francis' death, the process to elect a new pope will soon begin -- sparking speculation that an American ...

Pope Francis was the first pontiff elected from the Society of Jesus - also known as the Jesuits. It's one of the most ...

Since the moment of his election in 2013, Pope Francis captivated the world not only with his simple style and familiar ...

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

President Donald Trump on Thursday said U.S. attempts to broker a nuclear deal with Iran are going well, ahead of technical ...

After Pope Francis' death on April 21, 2025, the College of Cardinals will meet to choose his successor. Cardinals from ...