Pope Francis was seen as a more progressive leader of the Catholic Church, but will his successor follow that example? Former Ohio Governor John Kasich and Religion News Service National Reporter Jack ...

Pope Francis died on Monday, April 21, after being released from hospital on March 23, following a five-week stay which saw ...

On Monday in Rome, a rosary service was held for Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square by Cardinal Mauro Gambetti. Beginning ...

Pope Francis had a learning curve on clergy sexual abuse, with the turning point coming in 2018. Few people could have ...

Liberals hoped he’d ordain women or allow gay marriage. Conservatives thought he’d tear up Church doctrine. But his papacy ...

President Donald Trump will be among the world leaders attending the funeral of Pope Francis set for Saturday Saturday, April ...

The Catholic Church is grieving throughout the world, including in Maryland, after the death of Pope Francis, who died Monday ...

As head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis demonstrated humility, helped others and moved the church forward, qualities ...