How many popes have there been in the Roman Catholic Church?
According to the Vatican, there have been 266 popes in the Catholic Church starting with St. Peter and going all the way up ...
Who's who at the Vatican?
Other than Pope Francis, these are the most powerful people at the Vatican.
What Would the Church Say About End-of-Life Decisions for a Pope?
Francis has weighed in publicly before on ethics for end-of-life medical situations, but it is unknown whether he has made ...
'Who am I to judge?' With five words, Pope Francis set new tone for Catholic Church
Pope Francis' approach to LGBTQ issues marked a major, if mixed, shift in tone for the Catholic Church -- from scorn to ...
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Influential bishops with Chicago ties will have a hand in picking the next pope
Cardinal Blase Cupich, the archbishop of Chicago, and Chicago-born Cardinals Robert Prevost and Wilton Gregory would be part ...
Watching an ailing pontiff: What could come next for the Catholic Church
Pope Francis’s battle with double pneumonia is the most serious health complication the pontiff has suffered from since ...
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Decline in U.S. Catholic Church doesn’t have a political solution
Since Vatican II ended in 1965, the Catholic Church has seen a massive decline in the United States. Why are people leaving?
With Pope Francis in critical condition, what's next for the Catholic Church?
As Pope Francis remains in critical condition at Gemelli Hospital in Rome - still in charge of the Vatican and the worldwide ...
The pope has increased his physical activity and celebrated the start of Lent, Vatican says
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis was resting Wednesday, the start of the solemn Lenten period leading up to Holy Week ...