Angels and Demons,' 'The New Pope' and 'The Two Popes' all feature stories about the head of the Catholic Church.

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Exclusive: In a statement to The Independent, the Holy See revealed the deliberate strategy behind the unprecedented number ...

A cell phone tableau of inclusion and splendor from last year’s synod contrasts the Francis pontificate with this week’s ...

The camerlengo, a high-ranking Vatican official, seals the papal apartments and other offices, a tradition that originated to prevent looting and now serves as a symbolic end to the pope’s rule.

Update: American Cardinal Robert Prevost has been chosen as the new pope and took the name Leo XIV — the first pope in history from the United States. Pope Francis' death on April 21 ...

LONDON — Pope Francis specified in his last wishes ... told local media authorities are working on the assumption that about 200 high-profile visitors and their delegations will attend the ...

Pope Francis, who made his final public appearance ... able to travel internationally and go to musicals and plays. My quality of life improved. Today, I’m working with Elizabeth Seton Children ...