Pope Francis, the unconventional and outspoken pontiff who inspired widespread devotion but riled traditionalists, died on ...

On March 13, 2013, Francis succeeded Pope Benedict XVI, who was the first pope to retire in six centuries. Francis became the ...

One thing is certain, however: There will not be another pope like Francis. Whatever one’s opinion of him, he changed the ...

Pope Francis, the first Latin American head of the Roman Catholic Church, died at age 88, the Vatican announced on Monday.

Here's a look at the process the Catholic church has established and what experts including the Rev. Robin Ryan of the ...

The visit comes on the heels of a trip by Senator Chris Van Hollen, who met last week with the deported man, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia.

Even though cardinals don't campaign for the job, there are always front-runners going into a conclave to choose the next pope.

Pope Francis changed the face of the modern papacy more than any predecessor by shunning much of its pomp and privilege, but ...

Inside the world of Ecuador’s cocaine coast, where a network built on stealth and speed helps fishermen smuggle drugs while law enforcement tries to stop them.

Supreme Court: Trump administration lawyers urged the Supreme Court in a court filing on Saturday to reject an emergency ...

Pope Francis said there was no room for 'careerists or social climbers' among the clergy and told cardinals they should not ...

Cardinals from around the world must gather for the conclave in which Francis’ successor is selected. Who's on the shortlist?