Pope Francis, the Argentine Jesuit, died on April 21, aged 88, cementing his legacy as the most progressive Catholic pontiff of the modern era.He opened the church’s gates, welcoming divorced ...

The body of Pope Francis was moved Wednesday morning to St. Peter’s Basilica for three days of public mourning for an Argentine pontiff remembered for his humble style, concern for the poor and insist ...

The Pope aimed to foster a more participatory and missionary Church by emphasizing greater lay involvement, strengthening ...

Turner said he got the idea from the Rev. Otis Moss III of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, whose church also ...

Ghana's Cardinal Peter Turkson is a top contender to succeed Pope Francis, potentially becoming the first Black pope in over 1,500 years.

It's very possible the next pope could be from Africa, where the Catholic Church continues to add millions of members.

Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88, was known for his inclusive policies and advocacy for the marginalized, including Black people, and appointed three Black men who are in contention to ...

No matter the individual elected, or what region of the world they represent, the next pope will have to grapple with Pope ...

Fr William Kambo of the Catholic Diocese of Nakuru was in the Vatican when Pope Francis was elected as the first Pope from ...

Among the names being mentioned as potential successors to Pope Francis are Cardinals Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson of Ghana (76 ...

Pope Francis visited Africa a handful of times and was seen as a champion of the continent and its role in the Catholic faith.

Even though cardinals don’t campaign for the job, there are always front-runners going into a conclave to choose the next ...