Shortly after Pope Francis died, speculation on who would succeed him became "one of the most popular betting markets in 2025 ...

The papal funeral is scheduled for the early hours of April 26. It will be a more modest event than others, for a modest man.

So many people lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open all ...

In a small church tucked into a side street in northern China's Hebei province, a group of around 10 people gathered for ...

The papacy of Pope Francis ended with the same core doctrine for LGBTQ+ people that he inherited: The Catholic Church still ...

Survivors of church sexual abuse acknowledge Francis took important steps, but say his successor must do more to tackle ...

A Black pope would make a profound statement — not just in the United States, where President Donald Trump has demonized ...

Pope Francis took steps to address abuse. But cases continue to emerge, especially in Africa and Asia, with the potential to ...

Hong Kong’s outspoken Roman Catholic Cardinal Joseph Zen has been allowed to leave the southern Chinese city to attend Pope ...

Pope Francis nudged the Catholic Church toward change. His successor can see it through ― or take the church back.

People will be able to pay their respects to Francis through Friday. Given the large turnout of faithful wishing to pay ...