Pope Leo XIV’s first signals about the style and substance of his pontificate show why he won such broad assent at the ...

The apostolic blessing, offered in the final days of Francis' life, left Leelamma Lal full of joy as she undergoes physical ...

Before he died, Pope Francis gave away the last of his personal savings to a cause he deeply cared about: bringing hope to ...

The new pope's leadership will set the tone for the Church's future, whether continuing Francis's progressive reforms or ...

The two clerics met in South America, and when Francis needed to fill an important job at the Vatican, he knew where to turn.

Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost was chosen as Pope Francis' successor on Thursday, taking the papal name Leo XIV. The world is ...

Here’s a look at some of the leading papal contenders, with the proviso that favorites don’t typically end up getting the nod ...

For nearly the last fifty years Genie Francis was able to call Denise Alexander “Mom” on the ABC Soap Opera General Hospital.

Pope Francis' successor has been elected, and it's the first American pope. Here's what we know about Cardinal Robert Prevost ...

P olitical figures around the world have congratulated Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, after his election ...