Catholic Church

A new pope’s call to unity

At White Sox' stadium mass, Chicago celebrates Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV draws praise on handling sexual abuse—and some complicated allegations

Five things to know about Pope Leo XIV

Cardinals' homilies before conclave speak volumes

Mourning Pope Francis—and his limits

135 cardinals will elect the next pope. Francis picked 108 of them.

Catholic bishops say they will no longer partner with US on refugee work and children's services

Some Catholic women go on Lenten strike to highlight their work in the church

In Vatican summit's final document, delegates call for more lay and female church leaders

US Catholics express hope, tempered expectations as synod begins

Priest removes Indigenous art from New Mexico Catholic church, shocks parishioners

Pope Francis apologizes for using homophobic slurs while saying 'no' to gay priests

New Vatican document condemns gender theory, surrogacy

Sr. Mary Roger Thibodeaux, noted 'Black power' nun, dies at 86

Nuns alleging abuse by former Jesuit Marko Rupnik plead with Francis for investigation

Francis calls relations with China 'respectful' after Mongolia trip

Catholic bishops in Ireland ask parishes to conserve 30 percent of property for pollinators, biodiversity

Pope Benedict XVI's cousins stand to inherit his money. None of them want it.

Laudato Trees planting program enlists Catholic properties to help increase DC's canopy