Could the next pope be from Africa or Asia? Experts weigh in
(VATICAN CITY) -- Pope Francis marked multiple firsts for the papacy, becoming the first Latin American pope and the first from the Southern Hemisphere... Read More.
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El Salvador government rejects lawmakers request to visit Abrego Garcia
(SAN SALVADOR, EL SALVADOR) -- The government of El Salvador on Monday rejected a request from four Democratic lawmakers to visit wrongly deported Kilmar... Read More.
Faithful recall Pope Francis historic US virtual town hall with David Muir in 2015
(VATICAN CITY) -- Pope Francis' death is bringing renewed attention to his historic virtual town hall in 2015, during which he connected with followers... Read More.
Thermoresistant super corals offer hope amid climate change: Scientists
(TATAKOTO, FRENCH POLYNESIA) -- A possible "biological treasure chest" of corals located in an underwater lagoon off a remote island in the South Pacific... Read More.
What Pope Francis said about controversial issues from gay rights to immigration
(VATICAN CITY) -- Pope Francis, one of the more progressive pontiff's in the history of the Roman Catholic Church, died on Monday morning at... Read More.
Who are the top contenders to be the next pope? Experts weigh in
(VATICAN CITY) -- The question looming on many minds around the world following the death of Pope Francis on Monday is who will become... Read More.
What we know about Cardinal Kevin Farrell, leader of the Catholic Church until a new pope is elected
(VATICAN CITY) -- Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the senior Vatican official who announced Pope Francis' death on Monday morning, will serve as head of the Catholic... Read More.
Popes through the ages: some facts you might not know
(VATICAN CITY) -- Who was the very first pope? How many popes have there been? Has anyone ever refused the office?For an institution that... Read More.
Electing a new pope: What happens next?
(VATICAN CITY) -- The process by which a new pope is elected has undergone numerous changes in the nearly two millennia that the Catholic... Read More.
Pope Francis, everyman leader of the Roman Catholic Church, dies at 88
(VATICAN CITY) -- Pope Francis, whose time as head of the Catholic Church was noted for an everyman humility and outreach efforts to people... Read More.
Pope Francis makes surprise appearance at St. Peters Basilica
(VATICAN CITY) -- Pope Francis made a short and unannounced visit Saturday to St. Peter's Basilica to pray before this evening's Easter vigil and... Read More.
Putin declares temporary Easter truce in Ukraine
(LONDON) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin declared an "Easter truce" in the war in Ukraine on Saturday, saying that the Russian side will cease... Read More.
