Francis advocated for the powerless, for those who have so little and yet are villainized by people in positions of authority ...

Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, rumors spread online about a supposed Catholic tradition in which the ...

The United States has 17 cardinals, 10 of whom are eligible to vote in the election of the next pope, according to the ...

Sir Keir Starmer doesn't believe in God and Parliament has few Catholic members, but Saturday's funeral in Rome is such a ...

Pontiffs have always been subject to branding, making them unique subjects for public fascination and popular culture.

Sunny Hostin said, "This pope changed things for me" after she "struggled with being a Catholic" over the church's stances on ...

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...

Pope Francis leaves behind a Church that is moving away from the faith he championed.

About 200 of the 266 men to hold the title of pope hailed from within the borders of Italy. Here is a look at others, like Pope Francis, who didn't.

At Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel in Pensacola, people gathered Monday to reflect on the passing of Pope Francis.

In the weeks that follow the passing of a pontiff, the city of Rome, and the Vatican in particular, comes alive with ...