A Tribute to the First Latin American Pontiff,” a new book from USA TODAY, honors the memories of Pope Francis’ ...

Pope Leo XIV held his first meeting with cardinals since his May 8 election and offered a glimpse into his vision for the ...

How Pope Leo XIV chooses to tackle critical topics from same-sex marriage to women in the church remains to be seen, but ...

Pope Leo XIV signaled on Saturday he would continue with the vision and reforms of Pope Francis, telling the world's Catholic ...

Pope Francis raised the consciousness of bishops, priests and laity around the issues of sexism and unjust discrimination ...

As cardinals begin a conclave to choose Pope Francis’ successor, they must decide whether to find a pope who follows his path or forges a new one.

Even those who applauded the actions he took during his 12-year papacy said they were just a beginning, and that his ...

Catholics celebrate after first-ever American elected by conclave - The faithful cheered in the Vatican square, waving flags ...

At the University, students shared a range of perspectives on his legacy of reform, inclusivity and his impact on the global ...

A group of 133 Catholic cardinals from 71 different countries are convening on Wednesday for a secretive conclave that will ...