The Catholic Church has specific theological and canonical reasons why a woman cannot be appointed as pope. These reasons are ...

By Joshua McElwee and Giulia Segreti ROME (Reuters) -Tens of thousands of mourners filed into St. Peter's Basilica on Friday on the last day to pay final respects to Pope Francis ahead of his funeral ...

Pope Francis, leader of Roman Catholic Church for 12 years, died Monday morning at the age of 88. Here's what to know about ...

Experts tell TIME that the next Pope must approach China similarly to how Francis did if the Vatican wants to continue to ...

The union says Marquette's anti-union position is hypocritical and defies Catholic social teachings. Members plan to protest the April 29 event.

Before he was Pope, Jorge Bergoglio was member 88235 of his beloved San Lorenzo soccer club. Now fans in Buenos Aires see a ...

Pope Francis regularly called a church in Gaza to ask how residents there were doing during the Israel-Hamas war. He is ...

In the wake of Pope Francis' death, viewership has spiked for "Conclave," about the choosing of a new pope. Two experts tell ...

It meant a lot to me to see him, he gave us so much,” said one woman who waited in line to file past the pontiff’s casket.

I'm not a Catholic who follows the Vatican's commands unquestioned. But Pope Francis worked hard to make the church more inclusive.

Shortly after Pope Francis' death was announced on Monday, President Donald Trump ordered American flags dropped to ...

Pope Francis' funeral this weekend will see global leaders including President Donald Trump and Prince William of Wales.