Asked about what the Catholic Church needs in the wake of Francis’ death, Archbishop Pierre said it 'needs first and foremost ...

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Despite the unresolved issues that many Catholics know are long overdue, Francis achieved far more for marginalized people ...

During his 12-year pontificate, Francis took important, even historical, ecumenical initiatives. In 2016, he became the first ...

A rare exhibit of the Holy Tunic of Christ — believed to be the garment worn by Jesus during his passion — is drawing ...

The Getty Museum has bolstered its collection of Spanish works with a painting by 16th-century master Luis de Morales.

Catholic nuns pray during Pope Francis Memorial Mass, at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Johannesburg, South Africa, ...

It can't really be called a church, because it's small. What stands out at first glance is its simplicity... (16 photos) ...

Patriarch Kirill recalls the historic meeting in Cuba in 2016 and Francis' desire to “heal the wounds of conflict”. Putin's ...

Jorge Mario Bergoglio’s life in Argentina was marked by challenges that prepared him for his election in an unexpected ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Key events in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis and died on Monday: Dec. 17, ...