Francis has revolutionized the College of Cardinals by passing over large archdioceses like Los Angeles, Venice and Milan in ...

“There has been a shift of late regarding Pius XII,” historian William Doino told CNA. The wartime pontiff has often been ...

The Catholic Church mourns Pope Francis's death after almost 12 years of service. Saint Peter is historically known as the ...

The pope is a global icon whose influence extends beyond the Catholic Church's 1.4 billion members. A cloaked and timeless figure with a regal authority spanning centuries, the pope is a global icon ...

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Ten U.S. cardinals are among those who will gather in Rome to elect a successor to Pope Francis, who died Monday.

Pope Francis, who significantly advanced the Catholic Church’s relationship with Jews by actively promoting dialogue, ...

Early in his papacy, Francis made a declaration that now appears prophetic: “I want a mess.” ...

After Pope Francis’ funeral, 135 cardinals will gather for a conclave to elect a new pope. The traditions include oaths of secrecy, paper ballots and white smoke from a chimney of the Sistine Chapel.

In contrast, Pope Francis recognised that Christians must go “beyond the walls” to embrace humanity as a whole. In his vision ...