Pope Leo XIV “is the man the church and the world need right now” and his greatest challenge, “the one he’ll carry most in ...

Francis never visited Argentina as Pope, even though he promised to return after the conclave in 2013. Concerns about the political use of his visit were one of the reasons.

The last three popes each chose very different paths between Rome and home—sometimes confrontational, sometimes aloof.

Pope Leo XIV's election as the first U.S.-born leader of the Catholic Church elevated him to the extremely rare, and legally ...

This installment of a regular column, "Anchors Away" by Felipe Perez, originated from Sol del Valle and has been translated for English readers. In 2013, ...

The most pressing sports question for many locals inside the Vatican and surrounding Italy concerning the first American pope ...

The sporting world mourned the death of Francis − a lifelong soccer fan. The new pope is more of a baseball guy.

Over a month after Pope Francis died, Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David reflected on his passing, sharing that the late pontiff made him “weep like a son weeps for a father.” David recalled the late ...

After Francis was elected in 2013, DeBernardo noted, comments the pope had made in his native Argentina similarly came to light that indicated a disapproving stance on marriage equality issues. Those ...

Pope's recognition During Francis' pontificate, he officially recognized several ... in 1976 for his solidarity with the poor and defense of workers' rights during Argentina's Dirty War — a violent ...

Since the Middle Ages, the Holy See has positioned itself as the preeminent mediator for international conflicts regardless ...

Latest news and live updates as the election process for the next pope continues. The cardinals met for their first conclave ...