The image is raising eyebrows on social media, at the Vatican, from a group representing Catholic bishops in New York and from Italians.

A Chicago-born Cardinal is getting attention as a possible contender to be the new pope, but scholars say an American in the ...

One of Pope Francis's "popemobiles" is being transformed into a mobile healthcare unit for children and sent to the Gaza ...

After the death of Pope Francis, cardinals of the church will soon gather to pick the next pontiff, with many flocking to social media to share updates with the public.

Cardinal Robert Prevost joins the conclave Wednesday to pick Pope Francis' successor. His rise in the faith began at a South ...

Joseph William Tobin, 73, American, Archbishop of Newark, made a cardinal by Pope Francis in 2016, is part of a so-called ...

President’s order to reopen and expand Alcatraz prison ‘is not a serious one’ - Donald Trump insists notorious San Francisco ...

The conclave to elect the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church will begin Wednesday, gathering 133 eligible cardinals ...

Support staff for the cardinals who will elect Pope Francis' successor are taking an oath of secrecy on Monday before the conclave starts on Wednesday.

Sunday marked the end of the official nine-day mourning period for Pope Francis. Chicago-area Catholics spoke about his legacy and their hopes for a new pope as the papal conclave is set to begin this ...

While Pope Francis accomplished a lot in his 12-year papacy, he left much unfinished business and many challenges for his ...