The late pontiff’s health concerns in recent years led to contenders to succeed him foreseeing a papabile ahead of his death ...

MANILA, Philippines — Widely known as “The People’s Pope,” Pope Francis captured the hearts of millions through his selflessness, compassion, and unwavering commitment to social justice. The first ...

Pope Francis, the 266th and current pope of the Catholic Church, passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. He died in ...

Pope Francis stood up as a beacon of light, change and in his final years, he stood firm against the genocide in Gaza ...

The general congregations, which started the day after Francis's death, provide an opportunity for discussions about the ...

Signs of crisis were everywhere: declining Mass attendance, large-scale conversations with evangelical Christian groups. The ...

Pope Francis left behind a good example of religious leadership. He asked the faithful to strengthen their humanity.

Australia is heading to a federal election, and Muslim voters are at the centre of an unprecedented push for political ...

What the Catechism of the Catholic Church says on "Purgatory:" 1031. "The Church gives the name Purgatory to this final purification of the elect, which is entirely different from the punishment ...

When a minister of the Church brings Communion, the sick or elderly person shares in the eucharistic meal of the community. This holy Communion manifests the support and concern of the community ...