Pope Francis has dissolved a Catholic religious community with members across South America and the United States, following years of investigations into alleged sexual and psychological abuse by the group's founder and others.

One of Francis’ lasting reforms will be his reshaping of the papacy to embrace simplicity and humility. In his new autobiography, “Hope,” he shows remarkable openness about his own failings.

Pope Francis has taken the remarkable step of dissolving a Peruvian-based Catholic movement, the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, after years of attempts at reform and a Vatican investigation. The probe uncovered sexual abuses by its founder,

"Each time a pope takes ill, the winds of a conclave always feel as if they are blowing," Francis writes in his new memoir, referring to centuries-old tradition of cardinals gathering in the pope's official residence, the Sistine Chapel, after a pontiff's death to elect the next.

In Pope Francis' autobiography Hope he reiterates themes of his papacy like hatred of war and unchecked capitalism, and a desire for the Catholic Church to be seen as a field hospital, not a fortress.

Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, who was made a cardinal in 2007 and who led the U.S. bishops’ conference as president from 2016–2019, turned 75 in May 2024.

Pope Francis criticized Donald Trump's proposed mass deportations, calling them a 'disgrace' and urging America to remain a land of opportunity. In a talk show appearance and an official telegram, he expressed hope for a just society free of hate and exclusion,

The Austin shepherd will succeed Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, who submitted his resignation to the Holy Father in May.

HOUSTON — There’s a big change at the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Daniel DiNardo and appointed his successor. Reverend Joe S. Vásquez, Bishop of Austin, was tapped to be the ninth person to lead the local archdiocese.

After 19 years serving the Catholic community in the Houston region, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo announced Monday that Pope Francis accepted his resignation and appointed Vásquez, the Bishop of Austin, to take his place.

In an early-morning announcement, the Vatican on Monday said Pope Francis had accepted the resignation of Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, the metropolitan archbishop of Galveston-Houston for more than 19 years and pastor to more than two million Catholics in the region.