Sistine Chapel Chimney Installed as Vatican Prepares for Pope Francis’ Successor
The iconic chimney that signals the world about a new pope has officially been installed atop the Sistine Chapel, setting the stage for the next concl...
Papal Conclave: Wildly Different from U.S. Elections, and Anything Goes
The world is bidding farewell to Pope Francis, and all eyes are now on the College of Cardinals, who are gearing up for the secretive and time-honored...
Progressive Faith Leaders Rally for a Like-Minded Successor After Pope Francis’ Passing
Progressive Christians across America are feeling a deep sense of loss after the passing of Pope Francis, a figure many saw as both an ally and a beac...
Pope Francis' Funeral Draws Thousands as Vatican Prepares for Nine Days of Mourning
Pope Francis' funeral is set for Saturday at 10:00 a.m. local time in Rome, drawing a crowd of over 200,000 mourners expected to pay their last respec...
Global Leaders Gather in Rome to Pay Final Respects at Pope Francis’ Funeral
Rome is bracing for one of the most high-profile gatherings in recent memory as leaders from across the globe descend upon St. Peter’s Basilica to bid...
Next Papal Election Set to Shatter Diversity Records, Church Watchers Say
Pope Francis’ worldwide outreach has set the stage for what experts are calling the most diverse papal conclave in the Catholic Church's history. Than...
Pope Francis Leaves Behind a Legacy of Compassion, Reform, and a Touch of Humility
Pope Francis—the first pontiff from the Global South and the first non-European pope in over a thousand years—passed away at 88, leaving the world pau...
A Solemn Farewell: Highlights from Pope Francis' Funeral
The world gathered in solemnity to bid farewell to Pope Francis, as his funeral drew crowds from every corner of the globe. The ceremony, held at the ...
A Century of Popes: Champions, Controversies, and Change in the Catholic Church
Pope Francis, at 88 years old, is currently in the hospital battling bilateral pneumonia—a diagnosis that has Catholics everywhere holding their breat...
