The head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has died. We take a look at his legacy and how the church will choose the next ...

His Holiness Pope Francis made his transition on the morning of after Easter Sunday, after he delivered an Easter blessing ...

Now predominantly Muslim, North Africa was once a Christian heartland, producing Catholic popes who left their mark on the ...

As accolades poured in from around the world on the death of Pope Francis, prominent Black Americans pointed to the pontiff’s legacy of advocating for the marginalized, including Black people. Others, ...

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump paid their respects to the late Pope Francis at his funeral on Saturday, ...

When I was in elementary school, every Tuesday I would meet up with a group of fellow Catholic girls by the baseball field and walk to our weekly Catholic class. I was apathetic about the lessons ...

After Pope Francis' funeral, the Catholic Church shifts focus to the conclave, where cardinals will elect the next pope. This ...

As Catholics around the world mourn the death of Pope Francis, there are meetings behind the scenes to select the church’s ...

Pope Francis visited a record 10 African countries throughout his pontificate, often venturing to areas ravaged by war, ...

Church records show that only three men born in Africa or of African descent have been pope, in the 2nd, 4th and 5th centuries AD. African Catholics attending services honouring Francis after his ...

A USA TODAY reporter recalls covering the last conclave when Pope Francis was selected. What to expect if you go to Rome for ...

Pope Francis's death sets an ancient machinery into motion. Soon, with a puff of smoke, the last absolute monarchy in Europe ...