Africans are hoping one of their own could become the first Black pope in modern history and build on Francis's legacy of championing the developing world, though the chances of that happening appear ...

When Pope Francis visited Ireland in 2018, he met a number of survivors of abuse from within the Catholic church. Among them was Damian O’Farrell who was abused while at school. We started by asking ...

Pope Francis was a voice of mercy in a time of noise. He walked with humility, spoke with fire and dared to love the unloved.

Pope Francis was the first pope to visit Iraq, a historic event still remembered by Chaldeans in metro Detroit who mourned ...

Francis advocated for the powerless, for those who have so little and yet are villainized by people in positions of authority ...

Hundreds of faithful filled the pews of Manhattan’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Tuesday for a solemn Mass in honor of Pope ...

The United States has 17 cardinals, 10 of whom are eligible to vote in the election of the next pope, according to the ...

At Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel in Pensacola, people gathered Monday to reflect on the passing of Pope Francis.

Pontiffs have always been subject to branding, making them unique subjects for public fascination and popular culture.

Sunny Hostin said, "This pope changed things for me" after she "struggled with being a Catholic" over the church's stances on ...

About 200 of the 266 men to hold the title of pope hailed from within the borders of Italy. Here is a look at others, like Pope Francis, who didn't.

Pope Francis was known to be a champion for social justice, and often strayed away from the norms in the Catholic church. The world and the Latino community is mourning his loss, even in Georgia.