Pope Francis transformed women's roles in the Catholic Church without changing doctrine. His legacy: creating pathways for ...

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

Drawing on Latin American theology that emphasizes collaboration, developed in response to continued struggles with ...

After scooping up eight Academy Award nominations (and winning Best Adapted Screenplay), papal drama Conclave is back on ...

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

As news of the pope’s death traveled across the globe, observers fondly remembered a man who bought his own eyeglasses, got ...

Following the death of Pope Francis on Monday, cardinals will convene in Vatican City to elect a successor. Here are a few ...

Despite having the world's fastest-growing Catholic population, odds are against Africa producing the next pontiff.

With the Pope's death, a nine day mourning period known as the novendiales has been initiated. The election for a new pope ...

Francis was very straightforward and answered straight questions with straight answers, he didn’t brush over things.’ ...

Mathew Schmalz, College of the Holy Cross With the death of Pope Francis, attention now turns to the selection of his ...

One of New Zealand’s top Catholics will today leave for Rome to attend Pope Francis’ funeral and take part in the Vatican’s secret process for choosing a successor. Speaking to media at Wellington’s ...