Saharan Africa, he would be the first in Catholic Church history. Catholic Africans think it is a long shot, but they remain ...

The first practicing Catholic first lady since Jackie Kennedy, known to express her mood through fashion statements, wore a ...

Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next ...

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump paid their respects to the late Pope Francis at his funeral on Saturday, ...

Some of the most powerful people in the world descended on Vatican City early Sunday to attend the funeral of Pope Francis, ...

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- The man who would become Pope Francis always bought his shoes in the same small store. And now, ...

The Pope, famous—perhaps foremost—for his insistence on simplicity and aversion to clerical glitz, wanted to be buried not at ...

Cardinals this week will start in-depth discussions on planning the conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor. No date has ...

The conclave that begins next Wednesday to elect a successor for Pope Francis is the first in 46 ½ years for which the ...

Pope Francis, the 'People's Pope,' passes away, leaving behind a legacy of humility, compassion, and service. His death is ...

His Holiness Pope Francis made his transition on the morning of after Easter Sunday, after he delivered an Easter blessing ...

Columnist Will Sutton says MAGA might like to see an African pope and considers whether Black Catholics might agree.