The Catholic bishop of a New Jersey diocese says he would no longer oppose a state grand jury investigation of clergy sexual ...

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

The late pontiff was the first ever to style himself Pope Francis, a name chosen in honour of the 13th-century saint St ...

Pope John XXIII (1958 to 1963) was known as a gregarious, smiling man, often referred to as "The Good Pope". He helped work ...

Pope Francis diversified the College of Cardinals more than any of his predecessors, shifting the balance of power away from ...

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

As cardinals gather in the Sistine Chapel starting May 7 to select a new pope, they’re not just choosing a spiritual ...

As cardinals prepare for the largest papal conclave in history, battle lines are being drawn over the direction of the church ...

Catholic cardinals will enter into conclave this week to choose a new pope, with the Church's 1.4 billion members holding their breath over an uncertain outcome.A total of 133 "Princes of the Church" ...

Hollywood and the media love intrigue. And the interregnum in the Catholic Church provides much fodder for an institution ...

Zerkowski had plenty to say because Francis’ writing and teaching had allowed him to start an LGBTQ ministry at Historic St.

Pope Francis appointed women to key Vatican posts. Will his successor consider women as deacons and priests next?