One of Pope Francis’s most consistent geopolitical priorities throughout his 12-year reign was peacemaking, most notably ...

As the world bids a final farewell to Pope Francis during his funeral Saturday, among those present will be the poor, ...

The 69-year-old Cardinal Matteo Zuppi of Bologna arguably is as close to a potential “Pope Francis II” as one will find among ...

Since the moment of his election in 2013, Pope Francis captivated the world not only with his simple style and familiar ...

Having spent twelve years at the helm of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis was a globally beloved and respected figure, but ...

On a more prosaic level, it’s worth recalling that prior to Pacelli in 1939, the last Secretary of State to be elected pope ...

Filipino Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David downplayed talks about “popular candidates” in the upcoming conclave, and said a papal ...

Mourners on Wednesday morning began filling St. Peter’s Square to await their turn to pay their final respects to Pope ...

“In response to this reality, Pope Francis has set the theme of the Holy Year of 2025 as ‘Pilgrims of Hope,’ and called on ...

The Argentine Church plays a central role in providing charitable work for the poor in the country. It keeps numerous social ...

“Pope Francis should be remembered as a post-colonial pope who acknowledged the intertwined histories of ecclesial, political ...

When Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected Pope Francis in 2013, the world was immediately captivated by his charismatic ...