Pope Francis nudged the Catholic Church toward change. His successor can see it through ― or take the church back.

Fashion may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about papal legacies, but Pope Francis’ understated style ...

A Black pope would make a profound statement — not just in the United States, where President Donald Trump has demonized ...

Conservatives cite Cardinal Robert Sarah's comments on defying woke gender ideology and remembering the West's Christian ...

Tourists who have booked to visit Rome in the coming weeks will experience the city during a rare historical moment. ...

Pope Benedict was an ardent defender of Catholic traditions. Pope Francis, who died Monday, chose a more liberal direction. Which way will the church, famously resistant to change, move under his ...

A leader of Dubuque's LGBTQ+ community says Pope Francis gave him hope for a more inclusive Catholic church, but says the ...

Filipino Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David downplayed talks about “popular candidates” in the upcoming conclave, and said a papal ...

Pope Francis’ body was transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Wednesday, April 23, allowing mourners to pay ...

“This moment is critical now,” Bishop Sean W. Rowe, the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, said. “For those of us who ...

Who was Carlo Acutis? St. Catherine's Church in Mountain Lakes will host a show designed by the Italian teen, who will be the first millennial saint.

Pope Francis took steps to address abuse. But cases continue to emerge, especially in Africa and Asia, with the potential to ...