Pope Leo XIV signaled on Saturday he would continue with the vision and reforms of Pope Francis, telling the world's Catholic ...

A Tribute to the First Latin American Pontiff,” a new book from USA TODAY, honors the memories of Pope Francis’ ...

How Pope Leo XIV chooses to tackle critical topics from same-sex marriage to women in the church remains to be seen, but ...

Pope Leo XIV held his first meeting with cardinals since his May 8 election and offered a glimpse into his vision for the Church.

Pope Francis raised the consciousness of bishops, priests and laity around the issues of sexism and unjust discrimination ...

Even those who applauded the actions he took during his 12-year papacy said they were just a beginning, and that his ...

Catholics celebrate after first-ever American elected by conclave - The faithful cheered in the Vatican square, waving flags ...

the people who will choose the next pope have been holding what amounts to a referendum on Francis’ legacy. They have also been considering whether they want to perpetuate the so-called ...

Pope Francis will be remembered for his humble spirit ... this carefully curated collection preserves the moments that defined his legacy. Each page offers a chance to reflect on his teachings ...

At the University, students shared a range of perspectives on his legacy of reform, inclusivity and his impact on the global ...

Still, in the end, the sense of Pope Francis’ pastoral legacy remains palpable in many American pews. “How he speaks about contemporary issues, I think it has allowed a lot of people in our ...

The death of Pope Francis, who once called himself a sinner and asked, “Who am I to judge?,” will be felt deeply across the world. At the heart of his papacy was a simple but radical effort to ...