David Willey, who spent decades reporting from Rome for the BBC, reflects on the transformation of the Vatican under Francis ...

Pope Francis sought to empower women and laity in synods, fueling conservatives' worry about LGBTQ+ inclusion and women's ...

On the day of Pope Francis' death, many of the faithful were considering his life and legacy, which was marked by his ...

Happy Earth Day to all who celebrate. Speaking of the planet, you might not be celebrating this news: the International ...

Pope Francis's funeral is on Saturday, and now's the time to familiarize yourself with a few Catholic terms and phrases that ...

Cardinals have set Pope Francis' funeral for Saturday in St. Peter's Square, and a public viewing from Wednesday in St. Peter ...

Survivors of residential schools reflect on the legacy of Pope Francis, and the steps they want to see next from the Catholic ...

Following the death of Pope Francis, a cardinal from the United States has become acting head of the Vatican until a new ...

As tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls of the ...

The first photos of the deceased Pope Francis were published by the Vatican as funeral rites are underway. Cardinal Kevin ...

However, many of those issues — among them the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, climate change and immigration — also put Francis on ...

The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.