He vowed to place less emphasis on "small-minded rules" or the "disjointed multitude of doctrines" and more on the "endless ...

After decades of conservative leadership, Francis tried to reset the course of the Roman Catholic Church, emphasizing ...

The first Latin American pope, known for speaking out against social injustice, leaves behind a complicated legacy.

Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis died Monday morning, Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo, announced. “At 7:35 ...

Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly blocked parts of the executive order adding a proof-of-citizenship requirement to the national ...

Francis, who suffered from chronic lung disease and had part of one lung removed as a young man, was admitted to Gemelli ...

The statement concluded, “With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite merciful love of the Triune God.” ...

At the center of it all? Wild West Jesus, this year’s reigning messiah, who made his entrance on a gleaming disco bison, ...

The Fort Worth Catholic Diocese held a Mass Wednesday night to say goodbye to Pope Francis. The service for the repose of the ...

Pope Francis, First Latin American Pontiff Who Ministered With ... While progressives were thrilled with Francis’ radical focus on Jesus’ message of mercy and inclusion, it troubled ...

Francis, who died on Easter Monday, transformed the Catholic Church. He will be a tough act to follow, writes Omar G.