With more than 61 million Catholics and the second-highest number of cardinals after Italy, the United States is primed for the question of whether an ...

Drawing on Latin American theology that emphasizes collaboration, developed in response to continued struggles with ...

On March 13, 2013, Oscar Crespo was watching TV in his native Buenos Aires when he saw the white smoke appearing above the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican: a new pope was elected. As with millions of ...

Currently, 135 cardinals are aged under 80 and eligible under Church law to enter a conclave to elect a pope after Francis ...

People in our area with connections to Latin America continue to mourn the loss of the pope, including a reverend in New ...

Francis, who died on Easter Monday, transformed the Catholic Church. He will be a tough act to follow, writes Omar G.

Upon his election to the papacy, Pope Francis became the first pontiff to hail from Latin America. His impact, though, ...

He exemplified servant leadership through his humility, his unwavering commitment to inclusivity and justice, and his deep ...

Pope Francis was the first Latin American Pope. He was born in Argentina, and left a mark on many Hispanics in Tampa. As the first Latin American Pope, many said they felt a deep connection.

The first Latin American leader of the Catholic Church passed away at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta ...

Moorhouse and Ivana Kottasová Rome (CNN) — Pope Francis, a voice for the poor who overcame fierce resistance to ...

The first Latin American pope, known for speaking out against social injustice, leaves behind a complicated legacy. View ...