Experts see the new pontiff as less confrontational than his predecessor, but willing to stand up for the church's teachings.

Francis’ papacy honored Latin American Catholics killed for their social justice work, a theologian explains – and Leo may ...

Peruvians have celebrated the election of a man many knew as a missionary and bishop during his 2 decades of service in the ...

At a conclave with many new members, a swift, stunning consensus built around an unknown to many outside of the church.

This pope will make mistakes; don’t we all? But on this day, Melinda Henneberger looks to him with great hope. | Opinion ...

Political figures around the world have issued messages of congratulation to Robert Prevost, who was elected Thursday as Pope ...

White smoke from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday signaled that the cardinals have selected the next leader of the Catholic Church.

Robert Prevost, elected pope Thursday, grew up in Dolton. Former neighbors and local Catholics reacted to the election of the ...

(Reuters) -Following are reactions from notable figures to the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new leader of the ...

The 133 cardinal electors have just elected the Roman Catholic Church' 267th Pope, duly signaled by the white smoke seen ...

Though associated closely with Francis’ pontificate, Parolin is much more demure in personality and diplomatic in his ...

Pietro Parolin could be the first Italian to serve in the papacy since 1978. The 70-year-old is known as a diplomat and a ...