Pope Francis nudged the Catholic Church toward change. His successor can see it through ― or take the church back.

Hong Kong’s outspoken Roman Catholic Cardinal Joseph Zen has been allowed to leave the southern Chinese city to attend Pope ...

Survivors of church sexual abuse acknowledge Pope Francis took important steps, but say his successor must do more to tackle abusive clergy and hold bishops accountable when they mismanage cases.

The date when Catholic cardinals will gather to select Pope Francis's successor is not yet known. But bookmakers and crypto ...

Pope Francis was thankful that he was able to greet throngs of people in St. Peter’s Square on Easter, a day before he died, though he ...

Ghana's Cardinal Peter Turkson said he was not ready to become pope -- and that the Catholic Church might not be either.

As speculation grows about who will be the next pope, the College of Cardinals will soon decide the direction of the Catholic ...

The Vatican kept St Peter’s Basilica open all night so that the thousands of mourners who have flocked to the city are able ...

The Holy Roman Church announced the death of Pope Francis on Monday, April 21. The pontiff died at the age of 88 at his ...

The death of Pope Francis has brought the documentary series ‘Habemus Papam: A History of Power’ back into the spotlight. One of its episodes addresses the controversial figure of Benedict IX ...

Following the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church’s most senior officials will meet to begin discussions on choosing ...