An iconic Vatican residence in the heart of Rome is set to close, displacing dozens of clergy and igniting controversy over ...

This undated photograph shows a young Pope Francis, then Jorge Bergoglio, with his family. Back row, from left: his brother ...

After 12 years as the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis died early this morning at the age of 88. His death has triggered a mourning period that involves centuries-old rites.

For the world's 1.4 billion Catholics and for millions of other people as well, the Catholic Church's 2025 was primarily ...