Pope Francis offered a subtle rebuke to President Trump this week, in a letter that urged Christians not to close the door on anyone, and said “no people is criminal and no religion is terrorist.” The ...

(The Conversation) — Pope Francis’ pontificate marked a distinct shift in the Catholic Church’s engagement with the Muslim world. While his predecessors fostered dialogue and tolerance, Francis sought ...

RICHMOND, Va. — Bishop Barry Knestout, leader of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, recalled a special opportunity to speak with Pope Francis during a trip to Rome last October. Knestout’s trip was ...

Pope Francis had so much empathy for the downtrodden that even his chosen name was a promise of change that helped the late pontiff reenergize the church both globally and in New Hampshire during ...

(RNS) — Despite the unresolved issues that many Catholics know are long overdue, Francis achieved far more for marginalized people than any modern pope. (RNS) — The world is saddened by the loss of ...

As you probably know by now, Pope Francis has died. (Mere hours after meeting with—how is this real life—US Vice President James Donald Bowman, aka James David Hamel, who prefers to be called JD Vance ...

Beyond protocol and the globally popular discourse on interfaith dialogue, the performance of the late Pope Francis towards Muslims stood out with a practical positivity that he enshrined in ideas, ...

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and other officials expressed condolences on the passing of Pope Francis. Flags in New Mexico will be flown at half-staff to honor Pope Francis. A memorial ...

More than 1,000 people gathered at Holy Name Cathedral on the Near North Side Wednesday morning to pay respects to Pope Francis. The Archdiocese of Chicago held a memorial Mass to commemorate the life ...

VATICAN CITY — World leaders and rank-and-file Catholic faithful bade farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral Saturday that highlighted his concern for people on the peripheries and reflected his wish ...