Pope Francis sought to make the church more welcoming, global and collegial, after his predecessors adopted more doctrinaire ...

Adherents are reviving old practices and growing more assertive in the battle for the future of the Church—and the nation.

Pope Francis is being remembered as a pastoral leader – and in some ways, his treatment of women in the Catholic Church was ...

Following the death or resignation of a pope, the camerlengo of the church, typically will take over as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church until a new pope is selected ...

Catholic churches across Western North Carolina will hold prayer events April 21 following the death of Pope Francis.

Before his death, Francis made further appointments demonstrating his commitment to integrating women into Church governance.

Centerville priest recalls inspiration he found during high school in Pope Francis. Harwich Catholics recall his love of all ...

The fire started just before 2 p.m. at Saint Edmund Church on Rockaway Point Boulevard between Arcadia Walk and Beach 207 Street in Breezy Point.

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 ...

Wilmington-area Catholics mourned the death of Pope Francis on Monday, and spoke about what some saw as the pope's legacy of "mercy and inclusion." ...

The Catholic Church is truly universal since it unites so many diverse rites, whose members share a common faith. Latest news Pope Francis meets Vice President Vance, exchanges Easter gifts ...

Reflecting on his encounters with Pope Francis, Zubik said he was struck by "not just the dignity of the pope's office but ...