Kelly, who has served as supreme knight since 2021, remembered Pope Francis’ dedication to the most vulnerable.

Stories about "the first 100 days" are standard fare at the beginning of a U.S. president's four-year term; the articles ...

The pontiff is viewed more favorably across party lines, although "consistent with the ideological differences in his ratings ...

Past papal elections and the subsequent honeymoon period of the new pope have, in general, brought increases in donations to ...

Pope Francis transformed the Catholic Church's approach to economics by prioritizing people over profits. His advocacy for worker rights and environmental sustainability has influenced business ...

Pope Francis served as head of the Catholic Church for 12 years, 1 month and 8 days, according to the deed buried with him. Francis’ reign was longer than the 7.5-year average time of the prior ...

As Pope Leo XIV approaches the 100-day mark of his papacy on Saturday, Mississippi’s Catholics are largely ecstatic about the ...

Pope Francis dies at 88: Pope Francis, 266th occupant of the throne of St. Peter has died Carl Sawejko, of Swansea, Massachusetts, said Francis “wanted to be with the people.” ...

Pope Francis, who became a beloved leader of the Catholic church for his embrace of marginalized people, greeted those gathered in St. Peter's Square after Easter Mass in his open-air popemobile.

Pope Francis’ funeral will take place on Saturday in front of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, the Vatican announced on Tuesday, and will feature simpler rituals in keeping with the more down-to ...

Pope Francis, like all Catholic priests, vowed to celibacy and thus was not married or had children. Here's what we know about his family.

Pope Francis waves to the crowd as he appears at the balcony to deliver his Christmas Urbi et Orbi blessing in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican on December 25, 2022.© Andreas Solaro / AFP via ...