News that the global Catholic church would get its first-ever U.S.-born pope was welcomed by Catholics across the ideological ...

While heartened by the new pope's commitment to social justice, advocates say it's unclear whether Leo will continue Francis' ...

Pope Francis, who died at 88 last month, was the first pontiff to be publicly inclusive of the LGBTQ Catholic community.

For years before becoming Pope Leo XIV — as a parish priest and then bishop in Peru — Robert Prevost built ties with ...

Among the roughly 1.4 billion Catholics around the world, many are keenly anticipating the upcoming conclave at the Vatican ...

The newly elected pope followed in his predecessor's footsteps, calling for ceasefires in Ukraine, Gaza, India, Pakistan and ...

The Sisters of St. Joseph reflect on Pope Francis' legacy of inclusivity, humility, listening, compassionate mercy and hope. They hope the next pope will take the lessons of the Synod on Synodality ...

St. Mary's Academy and University of Portland students shared their insights on what qualities they would appreciate in the next pope as the conclave begins voting.

Although some feel Francis could have done more for their people during his 12 years as pontiff, Indigenous Catholics widely ...

Pope Francis' funeral has been scheduled for Saturday morning at 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. EDT) at St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican announced Tuesday after a meeting of the College of Cardinals.