Pope Francis' passion for soccer was evident throughout his pontificate. But Francis, who died Monday at 88, also turned to ...

In the New Mexico city that shared its namesake with the pope, local residents and tourists alike bowed their heads Monday ...

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, closing a 12-year papacy marked by progressive reforms and sharp opposition from ...

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. Here are the key things to know about the death of the Argentine pontiff ...

Dated 29 June, 2022, the pontiff’s spiritual testament was released following his death on Monday morning local time. The Argentine pontiff made changes to his funeral wishes last year, which show his ...

The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his successor begins. They involve the certification ...

When the spiritual leader of over 1.3 billion Catholics needs to be chosen, the Roman Catholic Church turns to a centuries-old, highly secretive process known as the Conclave.

Pope Francis sought to make the church more welcoming, global and collegial, after his predecessors adopted more doctrinaire ...

Pope Francis, on Easter, appealed for an end to conflicts, particularly in Gaza. Meanwhile, Russia and Ukraine traded accusations of violating an Easter truce.

Easter will be celebrated the same day for Catholics, Protestants and Orthodox members alike. Father Kostandin Tuda of Holy ...

For decades, the share of American Catholics declined in the face in secularization. But in recent years, those numbers have ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A 36-year-old man who is the son of New Albany church leaders was arrested Friday and charged with ...