The Catholic Church will continue to allow blessings for same-sex couples — but not recognition for their unions as ...

The Vatican says leaked documents that seemingly undermined Pope Francis’ stated reason for restricting the old Latin Mass ...

Throughout his 12-year pontificate, Francis was an advocate for the poor and many saw his papacy as the start of a new era for the Catholic church, marked by greater inclusion and acceptance.

Leo will continue his predecessor's historic decision allowing priests to honor queer couples, though same-sex marriage ...

Pope Francis transformed the Catholic Church's approach to economics by prioritizing people over profits. His advocacy for worker rights and environmental sustainability has influenced business ...

Pope Leo XIV is on vacation at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, a 135-acre estate featuring multiple ...

Pope Francis died Easter Monday. His body is expected to be moved to a coffin the same day and put on public display at St. Peter's Basilica this week. Pope Francis died Easter Monday.

When Pope Francis became pontiff: A timeline of his religious journey and career. Dec. 17, 1936: Jorge Mario Bergoglio is born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the eldest of five children to Mario Jose ...

Pope Francis showing "gradual, slight improvement," Vatican says 00:11. Doctors said Monday Pope Francis is no longer in imminent danger of death as a result of pneumonia that has kept him ...

Pope Francis waves to the crowd from the main balcony of St. Peter's basilica during the Urbi et Orbi message and blessing to the city and the world as part of Easter celebrations, at St Peter's ...

Pope Francis Pushes for Surrogacy Ban and Calls the Practice 'Deplorable' — Why Experts Say That’s 'Dangerous' Pope Francis Suggests Possibility of Catholic Priests Blessing Same-Sex Unions.

Pope Francis, like all Catholic priests, vowed to celibacy and thus was not married or had children. Here's what we know about his family.