The new Pope will lead a church that is growing around the world, but also facing a shortage of priests in the United States.

Bishop Joseph Brennan of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno, which includes parishes in Tulare County, joined in mourning ...

As the initial wave of sadness and grief over the loss of Pope Francis begins to pass, our mourning turns to reflection about ...

Those touched − figuratively and literally − by Pope Francis, the "People's Pope," during his only visit to the U.S. reflect on their encounter.

Communication should be at the service of an authentic culture of encounter.” Pope Francis said, World Communications Day, ...

As the world awaits his funeral, it is time for the Catholic world to reflect on his legacy The death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday marked the end of an era in the Roman Catholic Church, one shaped ...

Since the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, social media has been filled with expressions of loss and mourning, as well ...

President Droupadi Murmu will attend the state funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City this week, the Ministry of External ...

The president, an etiquette maverick, has a long history of rudeness at the most solemn moments, from Roy Cohn’s memorial to ...

Who was Carlo Acutis? St. Catherine's Church in Mountain Lakes will host a show designed by the Italian teen, who will be the first millennial saint.

How Pope Francis’ funeral will be different from those held for predecessors - Pope Francis introduced changes to simplify ...

UK Cardinal tells of ‘weight’ felt ahead of conclave to choose new pope - Cardinal Vincent Nichols said Pope Francis had ...