It came as a big surprise when Catholic cardinals picked an American to be the successor of Pope Francis back in early May. But as Leo XIV begins his papacy, he’s offered few — if any — real surprises ...

Pope Leo XIV will declare John Henry Newman a “doctor” of the church, bestowing one of the Catholic Church’s highest honors ...

Pope Francis’ funeral will take place on Saturday in front of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, the Vatican announced on Tuesday, and will feature simpler rituals in keeping with the more down-to ...

Pope Francis served as head of the Catholic Church for 12 years, 1 month and 8 days, according to the deed buried with him. Francis’ reign was longer than the 7.5-year average time of the prior ...

Pope Francis, who became a beloved leader of the Catholic church for his embrace of marginalized people, greeted those gathered in St. Peter's Square after Easter Mass in his open-air popemobile.

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Pope Francis’ death will set in motion the Catholic Church’s elaborate and centuries-old procedure for electing a new pontiff Getty Images Sede vacante: The seat is vacant The church enters a ...

Pope Francis dies at 88: Pope Francis, 266th occupant of the throne of St. Peter has died Carl Sawejko, of Swansea, Massachusetts, said Francis “wanted to be with the people.” ...

Pope Francis, 266th occupant of the throne of St. Peter, has died Pope Francis, orginally of Argentina, succeeded Pope Benedict XVI, the first pope to retire in six centuries.

Two fans hand-delivered a frozen Aurelio’s pizza from Homewood to Pope Francis during a youth event in Rome — a moment that ...

Pope Francis’ cardinals had a minority voice among U.S. bishops, and in the final years of his papacy, powerful conservative lay Catholics once again made ending abortion their dominant priority.

Pope Francis waves to the crowd as he appears at the balcony to deliver his Christmas Urbi et Orbi blessing in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican on December 25, 2022.© Andreas Solaro / AFP via ...