As members of the College of Cardinals prepare for the conclave, they face a profound choice: Build on the late pope’s ...

Pew Research surveyed 1,787 Catholics nationwide from Feb. 3–9 and asked their views on a wide range of topics.

Today, churches are being designed not only as spaces for worship but also as cultural and architectural landmarks. This ...

Known by his peers as a serious theologian, scholar and educator, Erdő, 72, is a leading contender among conservatives. He ...

During oral arguments on Wednesday in one of the biggest religion cases in generations, it became clear that the Supreme ...

Majorities want the church to allow use of birth control and IVF, and to permit priests to bless same-sex couples. But views ...

All Roman Catholics are Christians, but not the other way around, differing in beliefs about the sacraments, the pope, the ...

His decision is also likely to stem from his order of Christianity. Francis was of the Jesuit order, who swear by vows of poverty to better serve Christ. The 88-year-old had lived a similar life ...

The body of Pope Francis is lying in state in St. Peter’s Basilica, where it will remain for three days until his funeral ...

Here’s a look at some of the key world figures who attended Pope Francis’ funeral: Trump and his wife, First Lady Melania ...

David French: I’m David French. I’m an Opinion columnist at The Times, where I write about law, politics and religion. I’m ...