Pope Francis said that for his spiritual message to be credible, the Vatican’s finances had to be credible as well.

Pope Francis passed away at 7:35 a.m. local time on Easter Monday, April 21, at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa ...

David French: I’m David French. I’m an Opinion columnist at The Times, where I write about law, politics and religion. I’m ...

Pallbearers carried the simple wooden coffin on their shoulders through the Vatican's archway gates, out into St. Peter's ...

The process to choose a new pope is long and secretive. Most of the world's 252 cardinals are coming to Rome to take part.

Argentinian President Javier Milei declared seven days of national mourning in Argentina and announced he will be traveling to Rome for Pope Francis' funeral.

Francis’ foreign policy put him at odds with Trump, brought him closer to China, alienated Israel, and was one of complex ...

Body to be transferred to St. Peter's Basilica in a ceremonial procession, where the public will be able to pay their ...

Having spent twelve years at the helm of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis was a globally beloved and respected figure, but ...

Pope Francis’ vision — of a world where humanity is elevated above doctrine, and kind humility usurps formality and the ...

Pope Francis was critical of Israel's war in Gaza, and exceptionally close to the Catholic church there, but had also called ...

The word itself predates Christianity, but the conclave with its secretive deliberations and ancient trappings still captures ...