Pope Francis, the first pope from the Americas, redefined the role of the papacy during his nearly 13-year tenure. Known for his progressive views on social issues, environmentalism, and outreach to ...

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 ...

The late Pontiff’s body was visited by thousands of people over three days while lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica in ...