A Tribute to the First Latin American Pontiff,” a new book from USA TODAY, honors the memories of Pope Francis’ ...

Pope Leo XIV held his first meeting with cardinals since his May 8 election and offered a glimpse into his vision for the ...

Pope Francis raised the consciousness of bishops, priests and laity around the issues of sexism and unjust discrimination ...

The Catholic Church, like all institutions with a legacy spanning millennia, often finds itself at a crossroads where history ...

Even those who applauded the actions he took during his 12-year papacy said they were just a beginning, and that his ...

An invitation has already been extended to Pope Leo XIV to attend this year’s COP30 U.N. climate conference in Brazil.

Pope Leo XIV indicated on Saturday that his papacy will follow closely in the footsteps of the late Pope Francis, telling ...

Many LGBTQ Catholics viewed Pope Francis as a pioneer for acceptance. Now, with Pope Leo XIV, they hope he will continue this ...

Pope Leo XIV signalled on Saturday he would continue with the vision and reforms of Pope Francis, telling the world's ...

How Pope Leo XIV chooses to tackle critical topics from same-sex marriage to women in the church remains to be seen, but ...

The election of a new pope has begun following the death of Pope Francis last month. The secret conclave of 131 Catholic cardinals are locked in the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican City until a new ...

What to know about picking a new pope Pope Francis was a Jesuit priest. The Sisters of St. Joseph were founded ...