Let’s take a look back at history and explore the complete list of popes throughout the Church’s nearly 2,000-year history. The first was St. Peter, one of Jesus’ apostles, who led the Church from ...

Catholic cardinals entering a conclave on Wednesday to pick a new pope do not yet have a clear idea of who will emerge as ...

Pope Francis has donated one of his popemobiles to assist with healthcare for Gaza's children. It was among the pontiff's ...

The archbishop is a standard-bearer for those in the church who favor a return to traditional rules and doctrine after Pope ...

Pope Francis is credited with addressing the issue more strongly than his predecessors did, but clerical abuse remains a ...

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa is a Vatican outsider, but his experience in a region sacred to three major religions may ...

In Detroit, traditionalist Catholics were bracing for a crackdown. The promise of change in Rome offers them a sliver of hope ...

New details about how the Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, NJ, began. Eric Scott reveals what court documents show happened and how the fire spread so quickly.

Dietary restrictions, established in 1274, dictate simple meals to maintain focus, while cardinals may seek private dining ...

At a recent service in the remote southern Mexican community of Simojovel, Catholic and Mayan symbolism mingled at the altar as the deacon — his wife beside him — read ...

A new pope’s name choice honors tradition and signals his vision for the Church. Discover the history, meaning, and ...