Alongside the gossip and the gallows humor, the ancient and solemn rituals continue,” Chiara Barzini writes from Italy.

The legacy of Pope Francis, who famously exhorted young Catholics to "shake things up" by taking the gospel to "favelas, ...

Christians from around the world prayed for Pope Francis at a solemn Mass on Wednesday at Jerusalem's centuries-old Church of ...

Tributes have been paid around the world following the death of Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, on April ...

During the 2005 papal conclave, a grey smoke signal from the Sistine Chapel left thousands of onlookers around the world ...

Pope Francis met with J.D. Vance and called for mercy for migrants during an Easter blessing the day before he died.

Pope Francis, spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church for more than a decade, died today at the age of 88. His passing ...

From hilltop citadels to fortified coastal enclaves, we've scoured the world to find the most captivating walled cities, and ...

Pope Francis, who visited the U.S. multiple times during his 12 years as the head of the Catholic Church but never to Houston ...

The first Latin American pope, known for speaking out against social injustice, leaves behind a complicated legacy.

A relatable, progressive leader who embraced humor, social media, and inclusivity during his papacy. A look at iconic moments ...

Archaeological excavations launched in 2022 in the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem have yielded significant data ...