Pope Francis did not act as a steward of that faith, but as an improviser. Under his pontificate, clarity was displaced by ...

Before he died, Pope Francis gave away the last of his personal savings to a cause he deeply cared about: bringing hope to ...

Standing in front of the nave filled with people at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Southeast Portland, the Rev. James ...

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Pope Francis raised the consciousness of bishops, priests and laity around the issues of sexism and unjust discrimination ...

We’re talking about the legacy of Pope Francis, the challenges facing the church and what’s involved in the real-life ...

Whether it is Francis II, Leo XIV, or a never-before-used name, a new pope's chosen name sends an early signal about his ...

That the Church should opt for the poor is particularly relevant in Asia, where millions suffer extreme poverty ...

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

European pope in centuries, Francis was especially aware of colonialism’s impact and the need to embrace many cultures within ...

“We need to welcome and accompany,” said Sue DeFerrari, executive director of MorningStar Renewal Center, a Catholic ...