Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that began on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of the ...

The question facing the conclave is whether the cardinals want to continue in the direction set by Pope Francis.

President Trump joked about becoming pope, but could he actually lead the Catholic church? Here's what it takes to become the ...

It could not outlast apathy. In the 20th century, people stopped coming. By the start of covid-19 it had four worshippers. It ...

Police said security cameras inside the church show a man placing something on the altar, lighting it, and walking away ...

Pope Francis did not act as a steward of that faith, but as an improviser. Under his pontificate, clarity was displaced by ...

Special Report 26:05. Most U.S. Catholics say they rely on the pope and the Church's teachings for difficult moral questions, ...

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

Deepening unity among Catholics will be the greatest challenge facing the next pope, who will be elected as early as ...

The Archdiocese of Seattle is taking a stand against a recently passed Washington State law that would force priests to ...

“It’s the natural journey of the church,” said Cardinal Beniamino Stella, an Italian who was once a power player in the ...