Pope Leo XIV held his first meeting with cardinals since his May 8 election and offered a glimpse into his vision for the Church.

Cardinal says Leo will be ‘darn good Pope’ as White House downplays Trump tensions - The 69-year-old former cardinal was ...

Experts say that Robert Francis Prevost aligns closely with Pope Francis’ environmental priorities. Here’s what we know so ...

At the University, students shared a range of perspectives on his legacy of reform, inclusivity and his impact on the global ...

Live updates and latest news as the first North American pope steps into his role as the new leader of the Catholic Church.

A Tribute to the First Latin American Pontiff,” a new book from USA TODAY, honors the memories of Pope Francis’ ...

We’re talking about the legacy of Pope Francis, the challenges facing the church and what’s involved in the real-life ...

The election of a new pope has begun following the death of Pope Francis last month. The secret conclave of 131 Catholic cardinals are locked in the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican City until a new ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — One hundred and thirty-three cardinals are sequestering themselves behind the Vatican’s medieval walls ...

As cardinals begin a conclave to choose Pope Francis’ successor, they must decide whether to find a pope who follows his path or forges a new one.

The passing of Pope Francis on April 21 has struck the global community to its core. From the outset of his papacy, Francis ...