Pope Francis was an elder already when he began his papacy. His life and his service hold valuable lessons for all whose ...

In the history of the Catholic Church, several popes went on to pick papal names after their selection. This rich and old ...

G.K. Chesterton wrote of St. Francis of Assisi, “But after all, this man was a man and not half a dozen men. What seems inconsistency to you did not seem inconsistency to him.” We should keep this ...

Francis always encouraged me in our attempt to move forward as an ecumenical community and in welcoming young people from ...

The announcement “Habemus Papam” — “We have a pope" — from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica is followed first by the ...

Cardinal Prevost was elected pontiff on the second day of the conclave, becoming the leader of 1.4 billion Roman Catholics.

As the Catholic Church prepares to elect a new leader, the editors of 'America' remember an extraordinary and beloved pontiff ...

In the style of St Francis of Assisi, whose name he took as his own ... There are aspects of the Pope’s life where, arguably, he failed. He was not particularly adept at handling allegations ...

Cardinals reflected on the service and legacy of Pope Francis’ pontificate, highlighting his strong work ethic and focus on mercy and offering advice to their fellow cardinals.

More than 65 years later, I still remember the experience of being an altar boy reciting the entirety of the Catholic Mass in ...

POPE FRANCIS EXPOSES CONFIDENTIAL DETAILS ABOUT HIS ELECTION AND RELATIONSHIPS IN LENGTHY INTERVIEW Toward the end of his life ... name "Francis" after St. Francis of Assisi, a choice that ...

As the conclave is held to select a new pope, LGBTQ Catholics hope that the next leader of the church will continue the inclusion work Pope Francis started more than 20 years ago. Pope Francis ...