Whoever follows Francis must take up the legacy of Vatican II and of Pope Francis and engage the world without fear because ...

Francis always encouraged me in our attempt to move forward as an ecumenical community and in welcoming young people from ...

They were what any of us might wear — and, like most of his clothes, they showed a preference for humility and simplicity.

Pope Francis’ pontificate marked a distinct shift in the Catholic Church’s engagement with the Muslim world. While his ...

As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent ...

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

Many Indigenous Catholics saw an ally in Pope Francis who championed their causes, asked forgiveness for the church’s ...

Newark Advocate Faith Works columnist Jeff Gill reflects on Pope Francis' funeral and how traditional customs have faded over time.

Pope Francis was laid to rest in a simple tomb at St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome, marking the end of his funeral on Saturday ...

The death of Pope Francis on April 21 at the age of 88 has led to American televangelist Joel Osteen getting called out for ...

When Pope Francis assumed office in 2013, he called on Catholic institutions to divest from fossil fuels. How far did they ...

As cardinals prepare to meet in a conclave at the Vatican to elect a new pope, Catholic bishops in Cameroon and around Africa ...