I have, after 80 years, felt something that I never thought I would in this century as a Roman Catholic. I feel optimistic. I ...

A Pope Francis II would signify continuity, while a choice like Pius would be a clear signal that a traditionalist is taking back the throne.

Progressives may embrace Pope Francis for his virtue signaling, but if historians focus on actions rather than words, then Francis’ legacy will be more Pius XII than John Paul II. The world ...

The Catholic Church after Pope Francis Our columnists discuss the pontiff’s legacy, as well as the decisions facing his successor.

The tiny, but vocal group of Catholics trying to perpetuate the Tridentine Rite are pressuring Pope Leo to stop phasing out ...

A Mass of mourning at the St. Pius church as congregation members gathered, reflecting and remembering the life and legacy of Pope Francis. Philip Sakimoto, a professor of physics and astronomy at ...

Much of the coverage of Pope Francis' legacy on Monday (April 21) dwelt with the ways he differed from his predecessors, Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI.

St. Pius V: The Saint Who Transformed the Papacy Forever This reforming pope, renowned for his sanctity, helped solidify the Council of Trent’s legacy and left a visible mark on the papacy itself.

JOHN PAUL: The papacy’s first composite name was chosen by Cardinal Albino Luciani in 1978 to honor Pope John XXIII, who opened the Vatican Council II process that reformed the Catholic Church ...

The cardinal electors of the Catholic Church elected an American on Thursday to serve as the new pope. Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost, 69, was elected and accepted his fate as the next ...

Changes during Pope Francis' tenure changes barely scratched the surface of securing full equality for women in the Catholic Church.