If you grew up Catholic, you most likely knew the names of every pope that was around since you could remember; you also probably know the really famous ones who were around before you were born. But ...

Pope Francis wasn’t perfect — but compared to the men who came before him, he looked like a spiritual Che Guevara. He condemned unfettered capitalism, challenged wealth inequality, opened the door ...

As white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney, Sister Nathalie Becquart’s phone rang. It was her brother, calling to announce the birth of his fourth child, Céleste. At the same time, Jorge ...

Francis' coffin reached St. Mary Major Basilica, his chosen burial place, following Mass in the morning at St. Peter's Square ...

April 21 (UPI) --On Tuesday, the first anniversary of Pope Francis' death, Pope Leo XIV remembered his predecessor with words about his messages of mercy, respect and fraternity. "I would like to ...

During his visit to the Italian Mediterranean island of Lampedusa on Saturday, Pope Leo XIV blessed a commemorative plaque in ...

Martin Scorsese and Pope Francis on the set of "Aldeas" Credit: Aldeas Scholas Films Martin Scorsese’s new documentary, “Aldeas, the Final Dream of Pope Francis,” premiered on Tuesday, April 21, at a ...