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.

"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.

Despite a divinely inspired pledge to environmentalism, the Indiana college has maintained a lease of its mineral rights to an Alabama coal company. University officials are mum on details.

Pope Francis on Sunday criticized President-elect Donald Trump's reported plan to sharply intensify immigration enforcement actions across the U.S. in the days after his inauguration. In an Italian television interview,

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.

The autobiography of Pope Francis, published today ... start of 2025 – a “jubilee” or pilgrimage year for the Catholic church – excited speculation that the 88-year-old pontiff, who ...

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.