When Jorge Bergoglio chose the name Francis upon becoming pope, it was a tribute to his favorite saint. Others took ...

Francis-era reforms that saw a diverse group of cardinals join the mix make his successor nearly impossible to call.

Like the other ceremonies and traditions that accompany the advent of a new pope, his newly chosen name will be imbued with ...

For to be free is not merely cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” - ...

Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti recalled the extreme sacrifice Catholics from the Eastern Catholic Churches have made to remain faithful to the successor of St. Peter.

As a Melbourne pastor writes, welcoming the stranger is not just a Christian value that Pope Francis lived out — it’s also ...

He promoted a simple liturgy, reinforcing Vatican II reforms for a more inclusive and accessible celebration of the Mass ...

Pope Francis greets an elderly woman as he meets with people in Asuncion, Paraguay, July 12, 2015. The pope in ...

All Roman Catholics are Christians, but not the other way around, differing in beliefs about the sacraments, the pope, the ...

Diplomacy is back. At least, talk about negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war is finally in vogue, as the battlefield ...

All Roman Catholics are Christians, but not the other way around, differing in beliefs about the sacraments, the pope, the ...

But close church-watchers say the rumour mill about a hard-right post-Pope Francis turn rather reflects the built-up longings ...