Pope Benedict was an ardent defender of Catholic traditions. Pope Francis, who died Monday, chose a more liberal direction.

Ever since Pope Francis died, I have been reflecting upon my time in Catholic school and the lessons I learned about service, ...

Most popes have come from Europe, even though there are countries in South and Central America, Asia, and Africa with ...

Conclave, a thriller about the election of a new pope, is now streaming on Prime Video, just days after the death of Pope ...

Jorge Mario Bergoglio became a pope of many firsts: the first modern pope from outside Europe, the first whose papal name ...

Catholics across Southern California and around the world continue to mourn the death of Pope Francis, the first Latin ...

Four Catholic sisters spoke on the passing of Pope Francis, what it means to the Catholic church, and what it means to them.

Greek Orthodox Patriarch John X of Antioch described Pope Francis as a bearer of a lofty Christian mission, noting that his departure is a loss for all humanity, especially given his repeated calls ...

There are rules on who can become pope. It can be any Catholic male, but since 1378, it’s only been a cardinal who has been ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humility and concern for ...

Pope Francis died April 21 after suffering a stroke and heart failure, said the director of Vatican City State's department ...

A day after the world learned of Pope Francis' death at 88 years old, Indianapolis Archbishop Charles C. Thompson shared stories and reflected on the legacy of the Holy Father.