A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...

Francis advocated for the powerless, for those who have so little and yet are villainized by people in positions of authority ...

Although Pope Francis had good intentions when denouncing clergy sexual abuse he was met with great resistance within the ...

Pope Francis was the first pope to visit Iraq, a historic event still remembered by Chaldeans in metro Detroit who mourned ...

Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, rumors spread online about a supposed Catholic tradition in which the ...

The United States has 17 cardinals, 10 of whom are eligible to vote in the election of the next pope, according to the ...

A Mass in honor of Pope Francis was held Tuesday in Manchester, giving the Catholic community an opportunity to reflect on ...

Pope Francis leaves behind a Church that is moving away from the faith he championed.

Pontiffs have always been subject to branding, making them unique subjects for public fascination and popular culture.

Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend Pope Francis’s funeral, including many world leaders, Catholic officials, and mourners from around the world.

In the weeks that follow the passing of a pontiff, the city of Rome, and the Vatican in particular, comes alive with ...