Carrie Underwood has come full circle since winning "American Idol" two decades ago. The singer has sold over 85 million ...

As the Catholic Church enters a period of transition, millions of Catholics worldwide are wondering what comes next.

As the Catholic Church enters a period of transition, millions of Catholics worldwide are wondering what comes next.

It is impossible to understand Jorge Mario Bergoglio’s legacy without accounting for the fact that the late pontiff belonged to a rebellious order.

Even though cardinals don’t campaign for the job, there are always front-runners going into a conclave to choose the next ...

Pope Francis will be buried in a simple underground tomb at St. Mary Major Basilica, rather than St. Peter’s Cathedral or its crypt alongside previous popes. St. Mary Major Basilica is home to his ...

It was just a year into his time as pope that John Paul II made his first trip to the United States, creating memories that many Iowans won’t soon forget.

Speculation surrounding a conclave to elect a pope is a time-honored tradition. But for the impending conclave following the death of Pope Francis, the ranks of armchair Vatican experts have ...

Hours after Pope Francis’ death was announced, Israel’s Foreign Ministry posted a short message on X: “Rest in peace, Pope ...

Pope Francis was the first pontiff elected from the Society of Jesus — also known as the Jesuits. It's one of the most ...

Pope Francis' coffin has entered St. Peter's Basilica where it will lie in state for the public for three days.

The United States has 17 cardinals, 10 of whom are eligible to vote in the election of the next pope, according to the Vatican. The country with the most cardinals is Italy, which has 51, including 17 ...