Pope Francis, 88, was recently diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia, and as concerned Catholics around the world pray for the ...

A shrewd roster architect and ambitious tradesman, Walt Jocketty’s pursuit of star players jolted the Cardinals’ franchise ...

BEFORE the headline topic, a far more crucial and eternal matter, especially for your soul, which is really all that matters.

Catholic converts wait and ponder, some longer than others. And, this spring, Americans flocked to the Church, including ...

Pope Francis asked to be buried in St. Mary Major, close to the most important icon of Mary, the Salus Populi Romani.

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — A diverse cast of cardinals gathering at the Vatican for Pope Francis’ funeral will soon turn to voting for his successor as head of the Catholic Church. Only a few are considered ...

No matter the individual elected, or what region of the world they represent, the next pope will have to grapple with Pope ...

Pope Francis charmed the world with those poignant acts of love, humility and informality, starting with his first appearance as pontiff on the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica with a remarkably normal, ...

Catholics around the world expressed their sadness and non-Catholics sent their condolences upon hearing the news of Pope ...

Greek Orthodox Patriarch John X of Antioch described Pope Francis as a bearer of a lofty Christian mission, noting that his ...

Scholars of Catholic-Jewish relations remember the pontiff's warmth, humility; late Church leader made important strides in ...

In Mosul, the site of some of the fiercest battles between Iraqi security forces and the Islamic State, Chaldean Archbishop ...