Pope Francis, Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI are among the elected bishops of Rome who have led the Catholic Church ...

The new Pope will lead a church that is growing around the world, but also facing a shortage of priests in the United States.

The leader of the world’s 1 billion Roman Catholics addressed past scandals and embraced migrants, the poor and gay and ...

Remembering Pope Francis, the Catholic Church leader who broke with tradition 10:43. Rome — Pope Francis, who challenged ...

Pope Francis died Monday at the age of 88. As tributes pour in from around the world, the Vatican faces a transition.

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Adherents are reviving old practices and growing more assertive in the battle for the future of the Church—and the nation.

American Cardinals Joseph Tobin and Raymond Burke could be candidates to lead the Catholic Church after the death of Pope ...

The Society of Jesus is a Roman Catholic order founded in 1540 by Saint Ignatius of Loyola committed to spirituality and social action.

His critics were fellow clergy as well as elected officials in the ascendant wing of the American Catholic political realm.

Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) will launch a national storytelling exhibit in 2026 detailing the organization’s acts of ...

US President will be at the Vatican for Pope Francis's funeral on Saturday, reflecting the growing importance of the Catholic ...