Over the centuries, the outcome of conclaves has been impossible to predict. But if the cardinals named by Francis vote ...

Understanding the politics of the cardinals—and how Francis may have influenced the election of his successor.

THE DEATH of Pope Francis comes in the midst of a convulsive period in international affairs, one in which the late pontiff ...

Francis did create a sex abuse commission early on to advise the church on best practices and placed a trusted official, ...

Many Catholics in the world grieved Monday upon hearing about the death of Pope Francis early that morning. The head of the ...

Pope Francis’ body will be moved to St. Peter’s Basilica to lie in state allowing the Catholic faithful to pay their respects ...

Pope Francis was the first pontiff elected from the Society of Jesus — also known as the Jesuits. It’s one of the most ...

This Saturday, the world will turn its attention to Vatican City to honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis — the first ...

On Wednesday morning, the late Pope’s body will be brought from the private chapel of the Casa Santa Marta residence where he ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — A popular saying in Vatican circles is that if you “enter a conclave as pope, you leave as a cardinal.” ...

The Bishop of Middlesbrough, the Right Reverend Terence Patrick Drainey, said when he met Pope Francis - who was Argentinian ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Pope Francis passed away on Monday, April 21. His death comes after his release from the hospital where he was battling pneumonia in both lungs. The 88-year-old was the 266th ...