Pope Francis charmed the world with those poignant acts of love, humility and informality, starting with his first appearance ...

He was a pope who understood the power of a simple touch: caressing the deformed head of a man in St.<a ...

Here's a look at the well-choreographed transition process and what experts including the Rev. Robin Ryan of the Catholic ...

The April 21 death of Pope Francis triggered a period of mourning in the Catholic Church, but also kick-started the race for his successor.

As is always the case, in the months and years prior to the death of a pope, a selection of candidates known as papabile ...

The pontiff, who died Monday, spoke up in opposition to MAGA policies and suggested in a final statement that they stirred up ...

Francis inherited a deeply divided Church after the resignation in 2013 of his predecessor, Benedict XVI. The conservative-progressive gap became a chasm after Francis was elected the first ...

He will go down in history as a radical pontiff and a champion of underdogs who forged a more compassionate Catholic Church.

Francis inherited a deeply divided Church after the resignation in 2013 of his predecessor, Benedict XVI. The ...

Francis inherited a deeply divided Church after the resignation of his predecessor, Benedict XVI. Under his leadership, he ...

Though their accolades are certainly still due, Black women have long played a vital role in shaping the political landscape ...

Education has long been a powerful tool in the fight for equality, and Black women have been at the forefront of this battle for centuries.