Every pope has his critics. And Pope Francis probably expected that he would face opposition to his reform agenda after ...

So many people lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state at St. Peter's Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open all ...

Sister Norma Pimentel, who runs Catholic Charities in Texas' Rio Grande Valley, received a surprise sponsorship to attend ...

Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but ...

His death ends a historic chapter for the Catholic Church. The first Latin American pope, he opened the doors of his faith to ...

During his 12 years as the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, who died on April 21 at the age of 88, met many stars, ...

The pope’s schedule often included time for visiting prisons, hosting audiences in St. Peter’s Square and blessing newlywed ...

Africa is home to some of the fastest-growing Catholic populations in the world and has over 250 million Catholics.

Pope Francis twirls a soccer ball he was presented by a member of the Circus of Cuba, during his weekly general audience in ...

With Pope Francis' passing, the Roman Catholic Church is focused on electing his replacement. Here's what that means.

Pope Francis, the 266th Bishop of Rome and Sovereign of the Vatican City, has died on Easter Monday. Bells tolled in church ...

the former archbishop of Buenos Aires greeted international reporters inside a cavernous Vatican audience hall. As he rose from a richly upholstered armchair, a pair of well-worn black shoes ...