While Pope Francis accomplished a lot in his 12-year papacy, he left much unfinished business and many challenges for his ...

A Contender in the Mold of Pope Francis: Cardinal Luis Tagle of the Philippines is known as the “Asian Francis .” But he has ...

The folklore of the prophecy of St. Malachy says that Pope Francis may be the very last pontiff. Historians say that's ...

As members of the College of Cardinals prepare for the conclave, they face a profound choice: Build on the late pope’s ...

The project will highlight scripted short films from international communities along with snippets of a conversation between ...

International law and humanitarian diplomacy currently do not meet Pope Francis' standards of morality, courage, and critical ...

A white rose is placed on the tomb of Pope Francis inside St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP ...

The Vatican is finalizing preparations for the May 7 conclave, with firefighters on Friday installing a chimney on the roof ...

Pope Francis was a particularly beloved figure in the Los Angeles region. The pontiff’s death finds the community grappling ...

The prelate celebrated, and delivered the homily at, the second-to-last Mass held in mourning for the Holy Father, who passed ...

When the cardinals meet for the conclave, they gather in the Sistine Chapel. All cardinal electors must swear an oath of ...