Pope Benedict was an ardent defender of Catholic traditions. Pope Francis, who died Monday, chose a more liberal direction.

Pope transformed the church’s senior leadership, exposing growing differences over teachings. “Once you start opening the ...

Most popes have come from Europe, even though there are countries in South and Central America, Asia, and Africa with ...

Elgin-area Catholics looked back with fondness on the 12-year reign of Pope Francis, who died Monday of a cerebral stroke at ...

Cardinal Goh said Pope Francis was entrusted with 'the work of the new evangelization' and was a 'significant example' for ...

Greek Orthodox Patriarch John X of Antioch described Pope Francis as a bearer of a lofty Christian mission, noting that his ...

Catholics across Southern California and around the world continue to mourn the death of Pope Francis, the first Latin ...

Readers offer reflections after the death of Pope Francis. Also: The mistakes of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

American flags are at half-staff in Michigan in honor of Pope Francis, who died April 21, 2025, at 88 years old. Here's what ...

Four Catholic sisters spoke on the passing of Pope Francis, what it means to the Catholic church, and what it means to them.

Conclave, a thriller about the election of a new pope, is now streaming on Prime Video, just days after the death of Pope ...

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah mourned on Monday in a cable sent to Cardinal of the ...