The US is punishing UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese for her scathing reports on Israel’s genocide in Gaza.

Throughout his 12-year pontificate, Francis was an advocate for the poor and many saw his papacy as the start of a new era for the Catholic church, marked by greater inclusion and acceptance.

Bishop Alberto Rojas of the Diocese of San Bernardino has removed the obligation for Catholics to attend Mass. He issued this rare dispensation on Wednesday, citing fear among immigrant communities ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, is the first American pope in history.

The Vatican released images of the final resting place of Pope Francis, in Rome, Sunday, April 27, 2025.

The Vatican released photos of the tomb of Pope Francis as it was opened for public viewing Sunday. He was buried in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome on Saturday.

Pope Francis' tomb has been revealed in new images following his funeral in the Vatican City on Saturday, April 26.

Vatican releases pictures of Pope Francis' tomb, as it opens for public viewing Francis is buried in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome.

World leaders and Catholic faithful have said farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral that highlighted his concern for people on the “most peripheral of the peripheries” and reflected his wishes as ...

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 to be ...

World dignitaries and Catholic faithful have attended Pope Francis’ funeral in St. Peter’s Square. The Vatican said Saturday about 250,000 people have flocked to the pope’s funeral Mass.

Photos: From mightiest to humblest, hundreds of thousands gather for Pope Francis’ funeral Francis won over many around the world, Catholic or not, with his advocacy for migrants and the environment ...