Pontiffs have been players in global affairs for hundreds of years. Pope Francis carved out his own form of global influence.

Pontiffs have been players in global affairs for hundreds of years. Pope Francis carved out his own form of global influence.

In a small church tucked into a side street in northern China's Hebei province, a group of around 10 people gathered for ...

Pope Francis said that for his spiritual message to be credible, the Vatican’s finances had to be credible as well.

Pope Francis, 88, a humble reformer who sought to make the Catholic Church more inclusive and clashed with world leaders over the rights of immigrants, died Easter Monday following a lengthy bout of ...

The turnout exceeded the capacity at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, and many mourners stood outside in the afternoon ...

Pope Francis waves to faithful as he is driven through the crowd during his visit to the island of Lampedusa, southern Italy, ...

The late Pope Francis tried improving the Catholic Church’s relationship with Beijing by increasing engagement. Here’s what ...

“Pope Francis was a leader for a troubled world,” wrote President Tharman in the letter released by the Singapore Ministry of ...

Donald Trump and his wife, first lady Melania, have attended the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square. Trump drew ...