Pope Francis sought to empower women and laity in synods, fueling conservatives' worry about LGBTQ+ inclusion and women's ...

Francis never gave an explicit answer for not returning as pontiff to his native country, but some experts say he worried ...

On Monday, Gov. Tim Walz issued the proclamation, ordering all U.S. and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all ...

ABC News contributor Father James Martin shares his “relaxed” experiences when working alongside “his boss,” the late pontiff ...

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene posted on X within the hours after the Pope died. 'Evil is being defeated by the hand of God,' ...

The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.

Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, spoke of Pope Francis' legacy and hailed his commitment to Gaza while speaking to a small audience of journalists.

Catholic, Protestant, Muslim and Jewish faith leaders in the north suburbs offered reflections Monday after learning of Pope ...

Pope Francis, who led the Catholic church for 12 years and is being remembered for the humanity he brought to his role as a ...

The cardinals set the funeral for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, to be celebrated by the dean of the College of ...

As tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls of the ...

Capital Region Catholics are reflecting on Pope Francis's legacy and message. Pope Francis died at age 88 Monday, one day ...