Pope Leo XIV will face many challenges in his time as leader of the Catholic Church, including how to counter Chinese ...

The Holy See remains Taiwan’s only European ally, even as the Catholic Church deepens historic diplomatic and religious ...

While some hailed the deal as a diplomatic breakthrough, others criticized the move, including Hong Kong's Cardinal Joseph Zen, who has repeatedly called it a "betrayal" of the underground Catholic ...

The late Pope Francis tried improving the Catholic Church’s relationship with Beijing by increasing engagement. Here’s what ...

As the world rushed to pay tribute to Pope Francis following his death, the response has been comparatively muted in China – ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis changed the Catholic Church’s teaching in areas such as the death penalty and nuclear ...

Beijing seeks to replace the Vatican’s approved bishop in Xinxiang.

“The past 10 years were not the ideal international context to approach and discuss with China,” says Chambon. “Yet Pope Francis achieved an agreement.” The deal has since been extended ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis changed the Catholic Church’s teaching in areas such as the death penalty and nuclear weapons, upheld it in others such as abortion, and made inroads with Muslims and ...

With China, Francis oversaw an agreement in 2018 ... a dozen countries that officially recognize Taiwan. The practical deal, which drew criticism for allowing China’s government to interfere ...

A look at nine cardinals being talked about as "papabili" to succeed Pope Francis, whose death at the age of 88 on Monday.