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 ...

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

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

Uruguayan Cardinal Daniel Sturla anticipates that Pope Leo XIV’s first visit to Latin America “will include Argentina, ...

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Pope Francis' passion for soccer was evident throughout his pontificate. A lifelong supporter of Argentine club San Lorenzo, he agreed with those who describe soccer as ...

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

In the first months of the papacy there was the appointment of Bishop Gustavo Zanchetta in Argentina. His subsequent scandals, including Pope Francis arranging for a soft landing in Rome ...

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Pope Francis' passion for soccer was evident throughout his pontificate. A lifelong supporter of Argentine club San Lorenzo, he agreed with those who describe soccer as ...

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

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

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

As befitting a U.S. pope, Leo is known to be a fan of ... and the moment of his death in Argentina time: 2:35 AM. Francis’ relationship with San Lorenzo de Almagro was marked by mutual affection.