Archbishop José H. Gomez joined Catholics in Los Angeles and around the world Monday in mourning Pope Francis, who died at ...

Kevin Farrell is the camerlengo, or acting head of the Vatican, until a new pope is elected. Here's what to know about Farrell, who was born in Ireland and spent much of his career in the U.S.

The leader of the world’s 1 billion Roman Catholics addressed past scandals and embraced migrants, the poor and gay and lesbian faithful. Some wished he’d gone further.

Allentown Bishop Alfred Schlert said Pope Francis “reminded the faithful that the Church is a hospital for the sinner and not ...

Pope Francis visited six U.S. cities. Catholics and Christians from around the country traveled to see him, including members of churches in the Triangle.

Jorge Mario Bergoglio became a pope of many firsts: the first modern pope from outside Europe, the first whose papal name ...

Pope Francis has died at age 88. The first Latin American pontiff charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor. But he alienated conservatives with critiques ...

Francis was a deeply religious child in Buenos Aires. The first pontiff from Latin America tried to create a more welcoming ...

Early in his papacy, Francis made a declaration that now appears prophetic: “I want a mess.” ...