The Vatican’s Synod on Synodality was nothing like papal gatherings of cinematic lore, but it clearly reflects Francis’s view ...

Following the example of a group of British cultural icons, a group of American "Catholics and non-Catholics" and prominent cultural and intellectual personalities asked Pope Francis in an open letter ...

Pope Francis, leader of the 1.4 billion-member Catholic Church, frequently expresses fierce ... with several anti-clerical Italian figures. Ms Bonino, 76, was released from hospital last month ...

he is a controversial figure who censured Pope St. Callistus I. Hippolytus was slain in Sardinia where he had been exiled for being elected as an antipope, the first in the history of the Church.

The Capuchin Preacher to the Papal Household is an influential figure in the Catholic Church most people have never heard of, and the sermons he wanted help with were delivered to the Pope himself ...

In his first general audience, which was held this morning in St. Peter's Square in the presence of 15,000 people, the Pope again gave ... pastor of the universal Church. I chose to call myself ...

Lawrence appears to be relieved after Benitez is elected pope — but his peace doesn't last long. A member of the church comes bearing ... and Harris’ book to figure out the ending.

The figures selected by the pope were from various parts of the world, reflecting the diverse and global nature of the Catholic Church. Among them were St. Manuel Ruiz López and his seven ...

"Conclave," a thriller from director Edward Berger, showcases the inner workings of how a new pope is chosen. With Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci.

Although academic studies remain disputed, a widely cited figure reached ... now I think that we as a church are doing more harm than good in our approach to gender theory and transgender individuals, ...