What the world’s Indigenous Catholics don’t want to lose with the death of the first pontiff from the Southern Hemisphere: ...

Here’s a look at some of the leading papal contenders, with the proviso that favorites don’t typically end up getting the nod ...

European pope in centuries, Francis was especially aware of colonialism’s impact and the need to embrace many cultures within ...

With no official campaigning or list of candidates and the election process shrouded in secrecy, speculation about who will ...

There is a famous quote attributed to then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger in 1997, in comments to a Bavarian television station.

Pope Francis’ pontificate marked a distinct shift in the Catholic Church’s engagement with the Muslim world. While his ...

US Cardinal Timothy Dolan said on Sunday that President Trump's the posting of the image 'wasn't good' but declined to say ...

The closed-door conclave to elect a new pope following Pope Francis's death will begin on May 7, 2025-a crucial moment for ...

When Jorge Bergoglio chose the name Francis upon becoming pope, it was a tribute to his favorite saint. Others took ...

African outreach was among Pope Francis' legacies, observers say, with numerous visits and a message of mercy inspiring ...

The Conference of Women Religious India said that Pope Francis had given them "more strength, dignity and space in the church ...

Among the roughly 1.4 billion Catholics around the world, many are keenly anticipating the upcoming conclave at the Vatican ...