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Pope remembered as a reformer
Francis was the ultimate Vatican outsider and charted a more progressive course in his approach to marginalized groups.
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Long lines as Francis’ humble final resting place opens to the public

The simple tomb is engraved only with his Latin name, “Franciscus.”
Members of the church attend the funeral mass for late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Square
Conclave to find new pope will begin within weeks
Conclave to find new pope will begin within weeks

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After a pope dies, an ancient and secretive process begins to elect his successor.

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Pope Francis pauses during an interview with The Associated Press at The Vatican, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023.

The life of Pope Francis in pictures

A sign with a silhouette of Pope Francis wearing a rainbow

LGBTQ Catholics praise Francis for creating 'seismic shift' toward acceptance

Pope Francis during an audience with children from middle schools across Italy on June 2, 2017, at the Vatican.

Francis' death leaves Catholic Church at a crossroads after he charted a progressive path

People stand on a street with a portrait in the background of the Pope Francis.

Francis, first Latin American pontiff, holds a special place for Hispanic Catholics

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81d ago

The Vatican

The Vatican

Pope asks Rome to welcome foreigners as he closes out 2025

Pope Leo presided over a New Year’s Eve vespers service, giving thanks for the 2025 Holy Year that brought millions to Rome.
Pope Leo XIV Leads The Weekly General Audience In Saint Peter's Square
Pope Leo XIV Leads The Weekly General Audience In Saint Peter's Square
108d ago

The Vatican

The Vatican

Vatican commission says 'no' to women as Catholic deacons

Discussions over women becoming deacons, who are ordained and can assist with services but cannot celebrate Mass, have convulsed the 1.4 billion-member Church.
Vatican commission votes against allowing Catholic women to serve as deacons
Vatican commission votes against allowing Catholic women to serve as deacons
110d ago

Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV

'A nice geek from the Midwest': Leo's brand emerges during first foreign trip as pope

The new pontiff has been far more reserved than his outspoken predecessor. But many of their underlying progressive messages remain the same.
Pope Leo XIV Makes First Foreign Trip To Turkey And Lebanon - Day Five
Pope Leo XIV Makes First Foreign Trip To Turkey And Lebanon - Day Five
116d ago

Middle East

Middle East

Pope Leo warns 'future of humanity is at stake' on his first foreign trip to Turkey

Ahead of his visit, Leo shared a Thanksgiving message with NBC News encouraging all people "to recognize that we have all received so many gifts."
Pope Leo visits Turkey
Pope Leo visits Turkey
118d ago

Middle East Conflict

Middle East Conflict

Francis' popemobile transformed into mobile clinic for Gaza children

“We’re pleased that we have here a serious contribution towards the health care of children in Gaza,” Caritas Secretary-General Alistair Dutton said in Bethlehem.
Vehicle of Hope, the former popemobile used by Pope Francis which has been transformed into a fully equipped mobile clinic, in Bethlehem
Vehicle of Hope, the former popemobile used by Pope Francis which has been transformed into a fully equipped mobile clinic, in Bethlehem
198d ago

OUT Life and Style

OUT Life and Style

LGBTQ Catholics make Holy Year pilgrimage to Rome and celebrate a new sense of acceptance

Several LGBTQ groups participated in the pilgrimage to the Vatican for the Jubilee Year, the once-every-quarter century celebration of Catholicism.
Church of the Gesu’.
Church of the Gesu’.
198d ago

Italy

Italy

Teen known as 'God's influencer' to become the first millennial saint

Carlo Acutis was just 15 when he died of leukemia in Milan in 2006 and has two miracles attributed to him by the Catholic Church.
An image of 15-year-old Carlo AcutiS is unveiled during his beatification ceremony at St. Francis Basilica in 2020.
An image of 15-year-old Carlo AcutiS is unveiled during his beatification ceremony at St. Francis Basilica in 2020.
203d ago

Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo meets LGBTQ Catholic advocate and vows continuity with Francis' welcoming legacy

The audience was significant because it showed a sign of continuity with Francis, who more worked to make the Catholic Church a more welcoming place for LGBTQ Catholics.
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Pope-Leo-XIV-s-weekly-general-audience
313d ago

Data Graphics

Data Graphics

Where Catholicism is growing in the U.S.

Pope Leo XIV’s home state of Illinois has seen one of the largest declines in Catholic worshippers.
This U.S. state map shows the percentage point change in the share of Catholic population from 2010 to 2020. Overall, Catholics declined the most in the Midwest and Northeast, and increased the most in the South and Southwest.
This U.S. state map shows the percentage point change in the share of Catholic population from 2010 to 2020. Overall, Catholics declined the most in the Midwest and Northeast, and increased the most in the South and Southwest.
317d ago

Religion

Religion

Leo XIV is the first Augustinian friar to become pope

Leo is also the first Augustinian friar to become pope, rising through the ranks as a friar in an order centered on communal life and humility.
Image: Pope Leo XIV during a mass
Image: Pope Leo XIV during a mass
317d ago

Live Updates

Live Updates

Papal conclave 2025 live updates: Robert Francis Prevost becomes first U.S.-born pope

Robert Francis Prevost will be known as Pope Leo XIV. Born in Chicago, he was elected on the second day of the conclave.
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Image: TOPSHOT-VATICAN-RELIGION-POPE-CONCLAVE
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