Speculation surrounding a conclave to elect a pope is a time-honored tradition. But for the impending conclave following the ...

A single white rose was placed on the tomb that said "Franciscus" – the pope's name in Latin – inside the Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome.

One of Pope Francis’ enduring legacies was that he greatly expanded the diversity of cardinals who will elect his successor, naming “princes of the church” from faraway countries that had never had ...

Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, filing past the simple white tomb in St. Mary Major Basilica a day after he was bade farewell by the powerful of the world ...

The funeral of Pope Francis, held on April 26, 2025, was a profoundly significant event, attracting over 400,000 attendees, including delegations and leaders from around the world, leading many to ...

Environmental degradation and climate change affect all life on Earth, religious leaders say, and the matter can’t wait.

Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, filing past the simple white tomb in St. Mary ...

Even from his hospital bed, Pope Francis continued his near-daily video calls in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.

Currently an administrative assistant for Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Judy Henderson continues to assist ...

As he prepares to enter the seclusion of a conclave to elect a new pope, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the Archbishop of ...

Commenting on the historic moment April 26, Archbishop Gudziak said that, through the encounter, “Pope Francis is giving a ...