Inverted crosses visible as Pope Francis lay in state symbolise Saint Peter, the first pontiff, and are not a reference to ...

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

As the Catholic Church prepares to elect a new leader, the editors of 'America' remember an extraordinary and beloved pontiff ...

As cardinals gather to elect Pope Francis’ successor, they are facing debates over whether the church most needs change or ...

And so, with thousands having paid their last respects, Pope Francis has been laid to rest in the St Mary Major Basilica.

Much of the world’s attention is on the Vatican, where conclave has begun and cardinals are meeting to select a successor to ...

The event aims to give people a chance to reflect on the impact Pope Francis had not just on the world, but the Quad Cities.

Middleburg's Kielce Gussie was raised Catholic, attended Catholic schools and worked for the Vatican in Rome and gave a ...

With his approach to empathy, Pope Francis became an icon for inclusivity. He was always a powerful voice who advocated for ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost joins the conclave Wednesday to pick Pope Francis' successor. His rise in the faith began at a South ...

As members of the College of Cardinals prepare for the conclave, they face a profound choice: Build on the late pope’s ...

At least one U.S. bishop said President Donald Trump needs to apologize, and even his closest prelate in the church, Cardinal ...