Modelling a different kind of leadership to that of his predecessors, Francis intended to break the cycle of decay. What ...

The final call lasted 30 seconds. Just enough time to say hello and ask if everyone was okay. But for Gaza’s tiny Christian ...

Pope Francis had a learning curve on clergy sexual abuse, with the turning point coming in 2018. Few people could have ...

Grief and tributes for Pope Francis were shared around the world Tuesday, a day after the popular pontiff died at age 88. Cardinals will meet at the Vatican Tuesday to begin scheduling Pope Francis’ ...

It’s a time of reflection among the catholic community this week after the Holy See announced earlier this week the death of Pope Francis.

India has declared a three-day state mourning as a mark of respect for Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday. The mourning will be observed across the country on April 22 and 23, and again on the ...

In the chapel of the Vatican's Santa Marta residence, where Pope Francis lived and died, a nun prayed Tuesday with tears in ...

Africans are hoping one of their own could become the first Black pope in modern history and build on Francis's legacy of championing the developing world, though the chances of that happening appear ...

Pope Francis's coffin will be transferred to St Peter's Basilica today for three days of lying in state, with scores of ...

The Catholic Diocese of Buffalo has reached a $150 million settlement with more than 800 survivors of sexual abuse. The settlement involves parishes and schools connected to decades of abuse by clergy ...

The Supreme Court’s conservative majority is signaling support for the religious rights of Maryland parents who want to ...

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